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Is this guide for you?' o6 J4 p H% |! Q' \# k& h9 o
Use this guide if you want information about the rules that4 B, T& l! d) i3 l/ S( m7 y
apply to the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).( y. V0 X0 G: u
What is the HBP?
* O+ }4 k4 M. i6 }* q! kThe HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw up
5 l p0 X9 u0 q3 Y; Dto $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plans( }$ C5 v$ Q0 ]+ z- w- B9 } ?
(RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. However, the' s( f: R7 A: f9 l' A
program sets out certain conditions for participation. If an
: Q- f0 ?9 h0 i+ ~2 b9 Z/ Findividual meets all the applicable HBP conditions, the
' m/ S- E( s. ywithdrawals will not have to be included in his or her) e" {) `7 [: B7 T+ O) w! w
income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these
1 R' `/ ~% O; C Aamounts. If you buy a qualifying home with your spouse or
" U% D/ l/ Y6 A4 K. _ h' |: tcommon-law partner, or with other individuals, each of
' p# s6 z2 Y( P1 y1 J Vyou can withdraw up to $20,000.
" Z* h3 g* d( |* wUnder the HBP, you have to repay all withdrawals to your
?. [2 Q$ t. J# Y) ~RRSPs within a 15-year period. Generally, you will have to
! o e( [' C* j7 xrepay an amount to your RRSPs each year, starting the/ ?+ j9 ~) ]3 M4 f m a, s
second year after the funds are withdrawn, until you have
0 u' b5 b/ J6 arepaid the total amount you withdrew. If you do not repay7 s: e5 K0 A- x/ t
the amount due for a year, it will have to be included in* M0 k( C4 K/ H+ X
your income for that year. |
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