Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF)
What is RRIF?
A registered account that serves as an extension to your RRSP which provides you with income drawn from the investments and savings in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). You can’t make new contributions to a RRIF – you can only transfer funds from an RRSP or another RRIF
Benefits
Tax-sheltered growth
Your money in the fund grows tax-free.
Flexibility
Although there is a minimum amount you should withdraw, you can choose when and the limit of the withdrawal.
Tax-Free Transfer
In the event of death, your RRIF assets can transfer to your spouse on a tax-free basis.
RRIF FAQs
You must convert your RRSP to RRIF or an annuity in the year you turn 71. You can also withdraw your RRSP, however, the whole amount will be considered as taxable income in the year withdrawn and are no longer tax-sheltered.
Yes, you can have both as long as you are under age 71.
No, you cannot transfer money from a regular savings account into your RRIF.
The funds in your RRIF become taxable income on the date of your death unless you have a spouse or children/grandchildren under age 18 who were financially dependent on you at the time of your death. Different rules apply for different beneficiaries.
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