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Will I Get a Tax Slip for the New First Home Savings Account?

Written by The Inspired Investor team  | Published on February 16, 2024

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Tax season is fast approaching and anyone who contributed to the newly launched First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023 can soon expect a tax slip.

That’s because the FHSA combines certain tax advantages of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). First, like an RRSP, contributions to an FHSA are tax-deductible. Second, if you are making a qualifying withdrawal, you won't pay tax on that withdrawal – this includes both principal and potential growth, like a TFSA. 

For this first year, RBC Direct Investing clients can expect FHSA tax slips in the mail. In subsequent years, FHSA tax slips will also be available electronically, just like many other tax slips.

At a time when many Canadians are struggling to enter the housing market, the FHSA offers an opportunity for aspiring homeowners to save and invest for their first home. Qualifying individuals can contribute up to $8,000 per year to an FHSA, up to a lifetime maximum of $40,000. After you contribute to the account, you can choose to invest in the same list of as a TFSA: publicly traded stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), bonds, etc.

Wondering if a First Home Savings Account is right for you? Read 9 Questions Answered About the New First Home Savings Account. RBC Direct Investing clients can also log in and choose "Open a New Account" under your Profile icon. 

Check out the Investing & Tax Season Centre for more tax dates and key information.

 

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