Your RRSP withdrawal math is probably wrong. 1. Most Canadians think withholding tax works like income tax brackets — it doesn’t. A $15,000 RRSP withdrawal withholds a flat 20% on the entire amount, meaning $3,000 held back, not $2,500. → $3,000 2. Withholding tax is just a down payment — your full RRSP withdrawal gets added to all your other income at tax time, and your marginal rate could push your real bill even higher than what was withheld. → 30% 3. Early withdrawals also permanently wipe out your RRSP contribution room — that space is gone forever, and your TFSA only gives you $109,000 in total lifetime room to fall back on. → $109,000 4. If you need the money, tax-free options like the Home Buyers’ Plan or Lifelong Learning Plan let you pull from your RRSP without triggering immediate tax — use those first before cashing out. Full breakdown 🌐 getwealthy.blog #canadafinance #personalfinance #canadianmoneytalk #moneytips #canada
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