Retirement Savings (RRSP)

Your RRSP contribution limit is the maximum you can deposit into your RRSP annually. For 2020, the limit is $27,230 or 18% of your pre-tax earned income – whichever is less. 

Example:

Note: Any contribution room you didn’t use in previous years is carried forward, meaning your personal contribution limit may be higher. Our financial planning experts can help you work out yours.

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The general rule is to deposit at least 10% of your gross income into your RRSP each year. However, the answer to this question is really unique to you, depending on a number of factors – your life stage, your goals, how much you’ve contributed in the past and more. 

Our financial planning experts can help you look at all these factors and pinpoint exactly how much you should personally contribute to reach the retirement you want.

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To put it simply, a Spousal RRSP is your spouse or common-law partner’s RRSP.

If you expect to be in a higher tax bracket than them during retirement, you can direct some or all of your RRSP contributions into their plan without impacting their contribution room. This “income-splitting” will limit the tax you pay when the money is withdrawn in retirement, while simultaneously boosting your spouse’s nest egg. 

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Under the federal Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP), you can withdraw up to $35,000 from your RRSP to buy or build a first home. This amount will not be taxed as long as you pay it back in full within 15 years of the withdrawal.

When it’s time to kick back and enjoy retirement, you can convert your RRSP into a Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF). You’ll then be able to withdraw your savings at your leisure – so long as you meet the minimum annual withdrawal requirements.  

Unsure about how much to withdraw and when? Our financial planning experts will help you plan out a withdrawal schedule that maximizes the value of your savings while ensuring you enjoy your retirement to the fullest. 

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Note: the latest you can convert your RRSP into an RRIF is the year you turn 71. 

A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) are two very different government-registered accounts, but both have big tax benefits for your savings goals. 

Here’s a quick breakdown of the key differences:

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