TFSA

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tax-advantaged savings account
gptkbp:annualContributionLimit set by Canadian government each year
gptkbp:beneficiaryDesignationAllowed yes
gptkbp:benefit no impact on federal income-tested benefits
flexible withdrawals
gptkbp:canBe banks
credit unions
trust companies
retirement savings
long-term savings
emergency fund
short-term savings
gptkbp:contributionLimit2023 $6,500
gptkbp:contributionRoom unused room carries forward indefinitely
gptkbp:contributionTaxDeduction none
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:cumulativeLimit2009to2023 $88,000
gptkbp:eligibility Canadian residents age 18 or older with a valid SIN
gptkbp:foreignDividendsTax may be subject to withholding tax
gptkbp:fullName Tax-Free Savings Account
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TFSA
gptkbp:incomeAttributionRules do not apply
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:Government_of_Canada
gptkbp:introducedIn 2009
gptkbp:investedIn bonds
mutual funds
stocks
cash
GICs
gptkbp:jointOwnershipAllowed no
gptkbp:namedFor gptkb:Government_of_India
gptkbp:nonResidentContributionsAllowed no
gptkbp:nonResidentTaxPenalty 1% per month on contributions while non-resident
gptkbp:ownedBy single
gptkbp:penalty over-contributions subject to 1% per month penalty
gptkbp:purpose encourage personal savings
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Canada_Revenue_Agency
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:RESP
gptkb:RRSP
RDSP
gptkbp:reportsTo financial institutions report to CRA
gptkbp:spousalContributionsAllowed yes
gptkbp:successionRules can name successor holder or beneficiary
gptkbp:taxStatus contributions are not tax-deductible
investment income is tax-free
withdrawals are tax-free
gptkbp:withdrawalRules withdrawals can be re-contributed in future years
gptkbp:withdrawalTax none
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Canadian_investors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6