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What’s my RRSP contribution limit? Nov 15th
Find out your current registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) contribution limit by using this calculator.
RRSP contribution rules highlights
Your RRSP contribution limit is based on the maximum annual RRSP contribution room set by the Canadian government, the earned income you had d.... More »
“Get to know and minimize the investing fees you pay”: Michael McCullough, MoneySense contributing editor + MORE Nov 1st
Financial writer and editor Michael McCullough has made a career of helping Canadians understand a wide range of money topics, from real estate to alternative investments. In addition to being a MoneySense contributor and contributing editor, Michael writes for The Globe and Mail and BCBusiness, and.... More »
Should you sell stocks you inherit? + MORE Sep 12th
An inheritance can be comprised of cash, securities, real estate, or other assets. When you inherit securities like stocks, there are income tax and strategic considerations. Here are some that you should keep in mind.
How are stocks taxed when you inherit them?
When a spouse or co.... More »
Can a non-resident open an investment account in Canada? Sep 21st
I moved to Sweden to study in 2021 and I am no longer considered a resident of Canada (to my understanding). However, I have some money to invest. I am not allowed to contribute to my TFSA which leaves me with contributing to an RRSP or an ISK (Swedish tax efficient account). In short, you pay ~0.40.... More »
Q. I have been retired and living in the Philippines since 2009. I file my taxes as a non-resident of Canada. I have an RRSP, a LIRA, as well as a non-registered account with a major Canadian bank. My world income is 100% from Canada consisting of CPP, systematic withdrawals from retirement savings, and OAS to follow when I reach 65 next year. When monies are withdrawn the bank retains a 25% holdback for taxes. When I file my non-resident taxes I get a partial refund as my withdrawals to date have been minimal hence my tax rate has been less than 25%.
My question has to do with taxes being withheld from dividends earned from both my registered and non-registered stocks. The bank also deducts a withholding tax from dividends as they are paid out. I do not receive an information slip for taxes withheld from dividends. These dividend-paying funds were purchased when living and working in Canada during my long career. They are primarily held in U.S. funds. Why am I being taxed on these dividends without receiving an information slip?
Thank you in advance, Gregor
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