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If I have $25,000 contribution room left in my RRSP, can I take that all at once plus my regular RRSP contribution of $31,560 for the tax year 2024? Effectively making a contribution of $56,560 to my RRSP?— Lorraine

The rules around RRSP contribution room 

As soon as a taxpayer starts to earn income—like employment income, self-employment income, royalties, research grants or net rental income—they accumulate room to contribute to their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). There are no age limits, so a teenager with a part-time job can start to build their RRSP room as long as they file a tax return to report their earned income. 

How does RRSP carry forward work?

Your RRSP room carries forward, meaning the amount is cumulative. So, 18% of your earned income for the previous year, up to the current year’s maximum contribution limit, becomes your RRSP room for the year. For 2024, the maximum is $31,560 for taxpayers with at least $175,333 of earned income in 2023…

Canadians can now boost their savings for a down payment on a home with a new type of registered account—the first home savings account (FHSA). The account, also referred to as the tax-free first home savings account, creates up to $40,000 in tax-free savings room for first-time home buyers. FHSAs were announced in the federal government’s 2022 budget plan as an initiative to help Canadians reach their goals of homeownership in competitive and challenging real estate markets. To date, more than 300,000 Canadians have opened an FHSA. In this article, we’ll answer common questions about the account and help you find the best one for your needs.

Frequently asked questions about FHSAs

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