Saving & retirement
TFSA room, FHSA deadlines, RRSP deductions and retirement income. Follow the different rules before moving money between accounts.
Saving & retirement
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I had circled February. The account wanted December.
Nadia plans a first-home contribution around an old RRSP habit. The useful distinction is between contributing now and claiming the deduction later.
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Étienne finds two different RRSP numbers
Read the RRSP statement on your assessment and subtract contributions already made before sending more money.
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Nadia decides to keep renting
Review the account deadline and transfer options when a first-home purchase is postponed or abandoned.
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The RRSP decision arrives before the year ends
Plan the maturity of each RRSP before December 31 and distinguish a direct registered transfer from a cash withdrawal.
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Nadia has an accepted offer. The FHSA withdrawal still needs a check.
Review the home purchase, timing, residency and issuer form before requesting a tax-free FHSA withdrawal.
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Before withdrawing from a spousal RRSP, check three calendar years
Recent contributions can cause a spousal RRSP withdrawal to be taxed to the contributor rather than entirely to the account holder.
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