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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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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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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The word "pension" does not settle the credit
Match each payment to the CRA eligibility chart before claiming the federal non-refundable pension income amount.
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The RRIF minimum is a withdrawal rule, not a tax exemption
Check the opening value, age basis and payment schedule, then plan tax separately from the required withdrawal.
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The bank kept tax. Why is more still owing?
Understand the gross withdrawal, withholding and year-end tax before using an RRSP for an unexpected expense.
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A TFSA excess can cost tax even if it lasts only a few days
Find the highest excess in each affected month, stop further excess deposits and check the separate TFSA return.
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