RRSPs: The Essentials
What is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)? A RRSP is a retirement savings account available to any Canadian individual taxpayer under the age of 72 and to which they or their spouse/common law partner can contribute – subject to their respective deduction limits. At the very least, an RRSP is an income tax deferral […]
Understanding the RRSP Deduction Limit Statement
Common Questions Every year clients look at the RRSP Deduction Limit Statement on their Notice of Assessment and ask similar questions: Is there a difference between a RRSP contribution and a RRSP deduction? I have RRSP deduction room and unused contributions – what does this mean? My unused contribution room for the year is negative […]
Actions to Consider: Your Year-End Financial Planning Checklist
With the arrival of cooler and shorter days, it is a reminder that there are only a few months remaining in the calendar year. Are there actions that you can take before year end to impact your financial position? Here is a checklist of ideas: Realize capital losses to offset capital gains. For tax […]
Video: Introducing the First Home Savings Account (FHSA)
The Ins and Outs of RDSPs
A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a
tax-sheltered savings vehicle designed to help families ensure the long-term financial security of a loved one affected by disability.
Tax-Free First Home Savings Account
The First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) was introduced in the 2022 Federal Budget to address the increasing difficulty Canadians are experiencing in buying a first home due to rising real estate values. The FHSA is intended to help Canadians save and fulfill their dreams of home ownership.
Maximizing Your RESP: Withdraw Wisely
A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) is a Canadian registered investment account that promotes saving to support a beneficiary’s post-secondary education. Anyone — parents, family and friends — can open a RESP as a “subscriber” for the benefit of a child. Invested contributions grow tax free.