Enough about flu season – it’s time to stop sniffling and start seriously thinking about RRSP season.
The deadline date for making contributions to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan for the 2012 taxation year is just around the corner on March 1.
An RRSP is a plan that helps you save for retirement while offering you some other great tax benefits. For instance, deductible RRSP contributions can reduce the amount you owe on your income tax or even give you a bigger refund (depending on your income). And, as long as the funds remain in the plan they are exempt from tax as it grows.
You don’t have to make one annual lump sum to contribute to an RRSP either. RRSPs can be made easier to carry through monthly payments that suit your budget needs. However, if you are considering making a lump sum contribution before the March 1 deadline but don’t have the on-hand cash, another option is to talk to your financial advisor about an RRSP loan.
While we’re on the topic of income tax, the deadline for personal income tax is April 30, 2021 while those who are self-employed have until June 15 unless there is a balance owed and then the deadline is April 30, 2013.
As with everything in life, make sure you do your research and find out more about Registered Retirement Savings Plans and the benefits.
Click on the Canada Revenue Agency link for some helpful information on RRSPs.
Will you be considering contributing to an RRSP this season?