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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is the most exciting innovation in personal savings since the creation of the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) by the government of Canada.
The TFSA is a unique tax-free savings program (non-RRSP) now offered by Industrial Alliance to help you:
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Accumulate more savings to pursue personal projects, TAX FREE
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Place income generated by invested sums (existing investments, investment income, inheritances, donations, etc.) in a tax shelter account
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Maximize your savings with retirement in mind |
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Advantages of the TFSA |
If you’re a Canadian resident age 18 or older, you can benefit from a savings account that offers the following advantages:
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Simple and accessible
You can contribute up to $5,000 annually in a tax-free account, regardless of your income.
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Tax free
Any earnings generated (interest, capital gains or dividends) in the TFSA, as well as sums withdrawn, are not taxable.
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Cumulative contribution room
Unused annual contribution room accumulates indefinitely.
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Ease of withdrawals
You can withdraw any amount at any time without penalty. *There is no restriction as to the use of withdrawals.
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Ideal complement to an RRSP
The TFSA investment instrument complements an RRSP as an efficient way to save and put more money toward your retirement.
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No affect on income-based government benefits
Neither TFSA contributions nor its earnings affect eligibility for the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Old Age Security, the Canada Child Tax Benefit or other government benefits based on income.
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Wide range of investments
You have the freedom to choose the funds—daily interest, guaranteed interest and a wide range of segregated funds—that reflect your needs.
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Practical income-splitting tool
A couple can contribute to two TFSAs even if one of them has no income.
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Collateral assignment
It’s possible to assign the assets of a TFSA as collateral for a loan.
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Advantages of the Industrial Alliance TFSA |
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Exceptional guarantees on sums invested and generated by investments in your IAG Savings and Retirement Plan (segregated funds)
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Wide range of innovative products (daily interest funds, guaranteed interest funds and segregated funds)
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Possibility of protecting your savings from creditors*
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Estate value is protected upon death thanks to the designation of a beneficiary (no probate fees)
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Continuity of your contributions in case of disability*
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Professional financial advisors. |
*Certain conditions apply.
Industrial Alliance, a partner you can trust for your Tax-Free Savings Account! For expert advice, talk to one of our advisors.
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For Further Information |
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