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( H$ F4 c" \7 M) X3 n2 x* n0 q0 WUse this guide if you want information about the rules that, w' q2 r! b& q; z) B% d/ t
apply to the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).
2 p( H: x U0 @' v1 EWhat is the HBP?
3 @& \0 ~6 K2 ? x: iThe HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw up" T7 Q+ v# O! z1 m6 L( p
to $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plans( v [+ `0 X+ B# ]1 v( ~& m
(RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. However, the1 [- V) F) C- o0 U
program sets out certain conditions for participation. If an
) _# w Q: h: p4 Bindividual meets all the applicable HBP conditions, the5 M+ s' Q& W' w8 Z1 \4 F
withdrawals will not have to be included in his or her+ J% P$ n7 }, @4 A. e9 g
income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these
9 G# n. J7 h3 N( R: |& kamounts. If you buy a qualifying home with your spouse or6 z- f/ l; y. ]! u8 M3 ?/ ~
common-law partner, or with other individuals, each of$ J# f7 U7 C$ i/ X" n) Q
you can withdraw up to $20,000.
7 I9 l2 X7 u( ^0 u2 c. P' E; A& dUnder the HBP, you have to repay all withdrawals to your& \" b& a2 H- k' q
RRSPs within a 15-year period. Generally, you will have to4 w; v+ v6 H" Z6 t- \
repay an amount to your RRSPs each year, starting the7 |* ]& |3 P2 k: d; T% j" b
second year after the funds are withdrawn, until you have6 q% V/ f N; \; V
repaid the total amount you withdrew. If you do not repay
' E# N) p1 U& `the amount due for a year, it will have to be included in8 G, Z* ?6 g& z/ F% }8 o
your income for that year. |
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