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RSPs

We offer a number of great RSP options to help you with your retirement planning.

 

What is an RSP?

RSP stands for Retirement Savings Plan, also known as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan or RRSP.

 

 

  • The Federal Government created RSPs to encourage Canadians to put away money for retirement.
  • Your RSP contributions are tax deductible, which means you can claim them when you file your income taxes to help reduce your taxable income. That could lead to a refund at tax time.
  • Interest or earnings in your RSP are tax-deferred – meaning those earnings are not taxed until you withdraw, ideally when you retire. At that point, your tax bracket will likely be lower, so the money will probably be taxed at a lower rate than if you had withdrawn it at the timeyou earned it.

Choose from these Tangerine RSP Account options

RSP Investment Fund Account

Tax-deferred growth while you invest for your retirement. What's not to love?

RSP Guaranteed Investment

Save for retirement with a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed term.

Up to [[GIC_RSP.RATE.MAX]]

Interest rate

RSP Savings Account

Enjoy the money-saving features of a Tangerine Savings Account with the added tax benefits of an RSP.

[[SAVINGS_RSP.RATE]]

Interest rate

RSP contribution facts and strategies

Your RSP can hold different types of assets , including GICs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds and even savings accounts.

Consider setting up an RSP Automatic Savings Program to automate your contributions.

If you're a first-time homebuyer, you may qualify to withdraw up to $60,000 tax-free from your RSP and use the funds towards the purchase of your home as part of the federal Home Buyer's Plan incentive. You then have 15 years to repay the withdrawn amount.

The Lifelong Learning Plan allows you to withdraw up to $20,000 for full-time training or education for yourself, or a spouse/common-law partner. You then have 10 years to repay the withdrawn amount.

How much can I contribute to my RSP? Here's how to check


The easiest way to check your RSP deduction limit and available contribution room is by logging into the Canada Revenue Agency's My Account for Individuals and find your Notice of Assessment (NOA).

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Ready to get started? Open an RSP today

RSP Investment Fund Account

Tax-deferred growth while you invest for your retirement. What's not to love?

RSP Guaranteed Investment

Save for retirement with a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed term.

Up to [[GIC_RSP.RATE.MAX]]

Interest rate

RSP Savings Account

Enjoy the money-saving features of a Tangerine Savings Account with the added tax benefits of an RSP.

[[SAVINGS_RSP.RATE]]

Interest rate

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Log in if you already bank with us, or take just a few minutes to sign up and become a client.

Are you already a client?

Log in if you already bank with us, or take just a few minutes to sign up and become a client.

Ready to get started? Open an RSP today

RSP Investment Fund Account

Tax-deferred growth while you invest for your retirement. What's not to love?

RSP Guaranteed Investment

Save for retirement with a guaranteed interest rate over a fixed term.

Up to [[GIC_RSP.RATE.MAX]]

Interest rate

RSP Savings Account

Enjoy the money-saving features of a Tangerine Savings Account with the added tax benefits of an RSP.

[[SAVINGS_RSP.RATE]]

Interest rate

Sticky Notes

FAQ

Got questions? We’ve got answers.

What is the deadline for RSP contributions?

 

March 3, 2025 is the deadline for contributing to your RSP for the 2024 calendar year.

In any given year, RSP contributions that are made within the first 60 days of the calendar year can be deducted on the previous year's tax filing.

 

Are there any fees to transfer my RSP to another financial institution?

 

Your Tangerine RSP has no fees while you’re saving with us. If at some point you decide to transfer your funds to another financial institution, a $50 fee will apply.

 

How do I transfer my RRSP or RSP from another financial institution to Tangerine Investment Funds Limited


There are two ways you can do this:

Option 1

  1. Log in, if you aren't already logged in.
  2. Click your RSP Account.
  3. Click the 'Transfer RSP' button and follow the instructions to complete the digital form. Then print and sign the form and either mail or fax it to us. We'll take care of it from there.


Option 2

  1. Open a new Tangerine RSP Account.
  2. At the end of the online steps, you'll be asked how you'd like to fund your Account. You can indicate there that you'll be transferring funds from another financial institution.

What are the withholding taxes for an RSP withdrawal?

 

Withdrawals from your RSP are treated as taxable income for that year and are subject to a withholding tax, which range as follows:

 

 

Withdrawal amountsOutside QuebecQuebec
$0 - $5,00010%19%
$5,001 - $15,00020%24%
$15,001 +30%29%


RSP withdrawal withholding tax for Non-Residents is 25%

Can I choose to have more than the designated tax withheld when making a RSP withdrawal


Yes, you can elect to have more than the designated amount of withholding tax kept back when making an RSP withdrawal. For example, an Ontario resident making a withdrawal of $4,000 could choose to have 20% withdrawn instead of the 10% required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Whats the difference between an RSP and a RIF?

 

The major difference between the two savings products is that you cannot contribute to a RIF as you did into your RSP. Instead, the money you've been contributing into your RSP is transferred to a RIF to be used as income in the year you turn 71. The year after you turn 71, you will begin to receive RIF Payment Amounts, which will be taxed by the government as income. You can withdraw as much or as little as you'd like on top of the annual minimum required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), yet, these amount are subject to withholding taxes. However, you'll have the flexibility of accessing your retirement funds when you need a little extra every now and then.