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Which statement accurately distinguishes between a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in Canada?

RRSP contributions are tax-deductible, reducing taxable income in the year of contribution, while TFSA contributions are made with after-tax dollars.

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Question: Which statement accurately distinguishes between a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in Canada?

Answer options: ✅ Contributions to an RRSP are tax-deductible, while contributions to a TFSA are not.

  • Withdrawals from an RRSP are always tax-free, whereas TFSA withdrawals are taxed at marginal rates.
  • An RRSP has a lifetime contribution limit, but a TFSA does not.
  • Only a TFSA allows for tax-deferred growth; RRSP growth is immediately taxed.

Correct answer: Contributions to an RRSP are tax-deductible, while contributions to a TFSA are not.

Explanation: RRSP contributions are tax-deductible, reducing taxable income in the year of contribution, while TFSA contributions are made with after-tax dollars.

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