TFSA Limits

TFSAs are an excellent way to deflect tax. The annual maximum contribution to a TFSA was $5,000 from 2009 – 2012 and increased to $10,000 for 2015; $5,500 for 2016 and beyond. The contribution room by 2017 is therefore $52,000 per person (over age 18). There is no maximum age restriction and no “use it or lose it” consideration.

Money can be withdrawn at any time – and as it is “Tax Free” there are no tax considerations. The money can be “re-deposited” at a future time, though attention must be given to timing as it must be in a later calendar year. For example, $8,000 withdrawn in January 2015 can be replaced (without changing contribution room), but you must wait until 2016 to make the repayment. TFSAs, therefore, can function as an Emergency Fund – an important asset in your financial planning tool box.