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How the Tax-Free Savings Account Will Work 2 E% r0 Q1 D, C2 f' K! ], B1 a: W) {! z
Starting in 2009, Canadian residents age 18 or older will be eligible to contribute up to $5,000 annually to a TFSA, with unused room being carried forward.
) N- M. J5 i$ X) U! ZContributions will not be deductible. $ t2 i/ X* L7 J- p l& H. [
Capital gains and other investment income earned in a TFSA will not be taxed. % X( L) m- \6 O' l* y( V! z% b5 @
Withdrawals will be tax-free.
1 F) v. l; \% C0 c: f0 ?# Y& _Neither income earned within a TFSA nor withdrawals from it will affect eligibility for federal income-tested benefits and credits.
' Y+ R1 f C8 V. dWithdrawals will create contribution room for future savings. * f; `0 A4 s+ r! ]$ I% C
Contributions to a spouse’s or common-law partner’s TFSA will be allowed, and TFSA assets will be transferable to the TFSA of a spouse or common-law partner upon death.
& y$ l+ n! x" l% PQualified investments include all arm’s-length Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) qualified investments. 0 B9 j5 f- n& T
The $5,000 annual contribution limit will be indexed to inflation in $500 increments. |
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