A recent report indicates Canadian families are now pyaing more in taxes than for food, clothing and shelter combined!!! In 2010, a family with an average income of $72,400 spent about 41% of its income on taxes ($29,913), while spending 34% on the necessities of life. Taxes include those paid to municipal, provincial and...
Which investment is better—RRSP or TFSA? This article will highlight some important differences, flexibilities, and restrictions. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Eligibility: Any Canadian residents with earned income. Contribution Limit: 18% of earned income to an annual maximum ($21,000 for year 2009; $22,000 for year 2010); unused contribution room is carried forward and accumulates...
How is RRSP Deduction Limit / Contribution Room Calculated? Long Definition: a taxpayer’s RRSP deduction limit for a year is equal to 18% of the taxpayer’s earned income for the previous year (to a maximum amount) minus an amount in respect of benefits that accrued to the taxpayer under registered pension plans (RPPs) and...
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