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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Saving & retirement 4 min
Too much went into the RRSP. Start with the dates.
Reconstruct dated contributions before calculating an RRSP excess or choosing how to remove it.
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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 RRSP deposit still needs its HBP designation
Use your HBP statement to identify the required repayment and designate eligible contributions correctly on the return.
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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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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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