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“I took a break from Bay Street to co-write a musical”: Myron Genyk on his money values and getting financially cut off at 20 Jun 1st
Who is Myron Genyk? As the CEO and co-founder of Evermore Capital, a Canadian asset management company, he introduced target date exchange-traded funds (ETF) for those with retirement goals from 2025 to 2060. With over 15 years of Bay Street experience, Myron has worked at BlackRock Canada and Natio.... More »
Is a personal injury settlement taxable, and can it impact OAS or GIS benefits? + MORE Aug 24th
Q. I received a small settlement for an Ontario car accident, which my lawyer says is non-taxable, and so noT4A will be issued. If I deposit the funds into a bank account, will this one-time settlement clawback my OAS and GIS benefits?
–J
A. I’m sorry to hear about your accident, J. Hopefully .... More »
The best RRSPs in Canada for 2023 + MORE Jan 4th
Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) are often described as “tax-advantaged,” meaning they offer tax-efficient ways for savers and investors to build wealth for the future, usually for retirement. To maximize their potential, you must understand how RRSPs work compared to other registered.... More »
Could selling a vacation property affect government pensions? Sep 7th
Q. I was wondering what would happen if I sold my mobile home this year for $100,000. Currently, I receive Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits totalling about $1,800 a month. Would the sale affect my pensions?
–Colleen
A. When you sell what is known as .... More »
What do to with a spousal RRSP at age 71 Jun 15th
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My question is in regards to a spousal RRSP that I have set up for my wife years ago. When she turns 71, do we have to turn it into something like a RRIF, which I did for my RRSP (I am older than her) and then withdraw from it annually? Or, could it be directly transferred to her TFSA.... More »
An easy guide to income splitting for seniors
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Q. My husband and I are both retired. He still has income from his business, and I have cashed in all of my RRSPs but one. My question is: Can Hubby cash one of his RRSPs (and pay taxes, of course), but then turn around and buy a spousal RRSP for me? Would that be worth doing? Then I could cash this spousal RRSP the following year.
— Cindy
A. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions are tax-deductible and withdrawals are taxable. The right mix of contributions and withdrawals—and timing them both—are key.
If your husband takes an RRSP withdrawal of, say, $10,000, and then contributes $10,000 back to an RRSP, Cindy, there’s no net impact on his taxes. He’ll have $10,000 more income, and a $10,000 deduction to reduce that income. He doesn’t need to deduct the RRSP contribution in the year he contributes; a taxpayer can contribute, and then save the deduction for that contribution for a future yea. But in your example, it sounds as though he would contribute and deduct that RRSP contribution in the same year…
— Cindy
A. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions are tax-deductible and withdrawals are taxable. The right mix of contributions and withdrawals—and timing them both—are key.
If your husband takes an RRSP withdrawal of, say, $10,000, and then contributes $10,000 back to an RRSP, Cindy, there’s no net impact on his taxes. He’ll have $10,000 more income, and a $10,000 deduction to reduce that income. He doesn’t need to deduct the RRSP contribution in the year he contributes; a taxpayer can contribute, and then save the deduction for that contribution for a future yea. But in your example, it sounds as though he would contribute and deduct that RRSP contribution in the same year…