| October 22, 1990 | |
| Current Amendments and | Rulings Directorate |
| Regulations Division | L.A. McCarron-McGuire |
| 957-2092 | |
| Attention: R. D'Aurelio | |
| 902860 |
SUBJECT: Subsection 85(1.1) of the Income Tax Act (the "Act")
We are enclosing a copy of a recently issued technical interpretation (901734) which outlines our views on whether an option to acquire real property qualifies as "eligible property" within the meaning of paragraph 85(1.1)(f).
We wish to advise you of the position taken, since it is not clear whether our interpretation of subsection 85(1.1), as outlined in paragraph three of the letter to the taxpayer, will produce appropriate results.
Yours truly,
R.J.L. ReadDirector GeneralRulings DirectorateLegislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch