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What is an FHSA?
Benefits of an FHSA at Investor’s Edge
Get tax benefits
Contributions to your FHSA lower your taxable income. Your savings also grow tax free.
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Withdraw from both the RRSP Home Buyers' Plan and FHSA
If you have any funds left in your FHSA, you can transfer them tax-deferred to your RRSP or RRIF.
Easily make contributions by setting up a Regular Investment Plan
Tell us how much and when and we'll automatically debit your bank account.
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How much can I contribute and withdraw from the FHSA?
$8,000 annual contribution limit
Your annual limit includes any transfers you make from an RRSP. You can carry-forward unused portions of your annual contribution limit in any year up to a maximum of $8,000.4
$40,000 lifetime contribution limit
You must close your FHSA within 15 years of opening the account, or by the time you turn 71 years old, whichever is sooner. You may transfer funds not used towards the purchase of a qualifying home to your RRSP or RRIF or make a taxable withdrawal.5
No limit for qualifying withdrawals
If you qualify to use your savings toward the purchase of a qualifying home, you can withdraw amounts from your FHSA, tax-free.2
What happens if I don’t use my FHSA?
Resources
Advantages of the First Home Savings Account
Understand the basics of the new First Home Savings Account and discover how this plan can help homebuyers.
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Explore our helpful how-to guides and trading tutorials, and keep up with the latest market research and investment trends.
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