Benefits of contributing to an RRSP
There are many benefits to having an RRSP as part of your investment and retirement savings strategy:
Pay less income tax now
Your annual contribution can be deducted from your gross income, reducing the amount of income tax you pay that year.
Defer tax on your investment income
The income you earn is sheltered from tax, allowing it to grow faster. By the time you retire and withdraw funds, you will likely be in a lower tax bracket.
You can borrow your own money
You can withdraw money from your RRSP to buy your first home or pay for your or your spouse’s education, without penalty, providing it’s repaid within the specified time.
RRSP vs. TFSA: what’s the difference?
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Maximize your retirement savings
The primary reason to contribute to an RRSP is to have another source of retirement income. When you contribute to your RRSP in your working years, you receive an immediate tax benefit as the contributions are tax deductible. Your retirement savings then grows tax-sheltered within the plan so your money grows faster. Then when you retire, you’ll have an income to draw on to supplement your other sources of income.
Who is eligible for an RRSP?
Any individual who is a Canadian resident, has earned income, and files an income tax return in Canada can contribute to an RRSP until December 31 of the year they turn 71 years old.
How much can I contribute to an RRSP?
There are contribution limits on RRSPs. The exact amount you can contribute for the current year can be found on your most recent Notice of Assessment you received from the CRA. As a guideline, your allowable RRSP contribution for the current year is the lower of:
- 18% of your earned income from the previous year
- The maximum annual contribution limit for the tax year
- The remaining limit after any company sponsored pension plan contributions
Maximum annual RRSP contribution limits for the last seven years:
Year |
Contribution limit |
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| 2013 | $23,820 |
| 2014 | $24,270 |
| 2015 | $24,930 |
| 2016 | $25,370 |
| 2017 | $26,010 |
| 2018 | $26,230 |
| 2019 | $26,500 |
| 2020 | $27,230 |
| 2021 | $27,830 |
| 2022 | $29,210 |
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