Tax Free Savings Account

Canadians have a great way to save and invest with a tax-free savings account (TFSA). As a rare opportunity to generate tax-free income, a TFSA can be an important part of your investment plan.

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) offers Canadians from all walks of life help in saving for their financial goals, both short- and long-term. The plan offers great flexibility; funds grow tax-free, can be withdrawn at any time on a tax-free basis, and can be used for any purpose.

How the TFSA works

  • Canadian residents age 18 and over can save up to $5,500 a year in a TFSA
  • Contributions are not tax deductible, but investment returns (capital gains, interest and dividends) earned in a TFSA are not taxed, even when withdrawn
  • Withdrawals are tax-free and funds can be used for any purpose
  • Unused contribution room can be carried forward indefinitely. As well, any amount withdrawn from a TFSA can be re-contributed in a future year without requiring new contribution room
  • Neither income earned in a TFSA nor withdrawals will affect eligibility for federal tax credits or income-tested benefits such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit, Old Age Security (OAS) or the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
  • Investments eligible for an RRSP can generally be held in a TFSA
Contact us to chat about how the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) may fit into your financial plan.

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