If you become a non-resident of Canada, or are considered to be a non-resident for income tax purpose, you can keep your tax-free savings account (TFSA) and you will not be taxed in Canada on any earnings in the account or on withdrawals from it.
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Unused RRSP contributions
Unused RRSP contributions are the amount of your registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions that you could not deduct or have chosen not to deduct and that did not designate as an HBP or LLP repayment for any year.
RRSP deduction limit
RRSP deduction limit is the maximum amount you can deduct from contributions you made to your RRSPs or to your spouse’s RRSP or common-law partner’s RRSP (Spousal or common-law partner RRSP) for a year (excluding transfers to your RRSPs of certain types of qualifying income).
RRSP limit
RRSP limit is the maximum amount of new RRSP deduction room that you can create for a year and is one of the amounts used to determine your RRSP deduction limit for that year.
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a special type of accounts holding savings and investments. It is a Canadian government regulated program, with special tax benefits, to help Canadians save for retirement.
Frequently asked questions about RRSPs (FAQ)
What is registered retirement savings Plan (RRSP)? Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a special type of accounts holding savings and investments. What are the benefits of RRSP?
Is there an age limit for contributing to an RRSP?
Yes, there is an age limit. You can contribute to your registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) until the end of the year in which you turn 71.
TFSA contribution room
Your tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution room is the maximum amount that you can contribute to your TFSA. Your contribution room accumulates every year even if you do not file an income tax return or open a TFSA.
What kind of investments can I hold in a TFSA?
You can generally hold similar investments that a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) can hold in your Tax-free savings account (TFSA). The types of investments permitted include:
Tax-free savings account (TFSA)
Tax-free savings account (TFSA) is a program for Canadians over 18 years or older to save money aside tax-free for the future.