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Is this guide for you?6 w5 T2 { L+ k9 @' A) R. W( j0 x
Use this guide if you want information about the rules that2 A* Y' y9 C; E: E2 A0 z, g/ `; v. X
apply to the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).2 [+ E! L4 ^) e, Q# \ x
What is the HBP?
/ q) Q1 D+ s2 q1 @3 W1 SThe HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw up
7 T2 B* O" H5 B" ?to $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plans
2 U3 o8 _6 A( }5 ?" P5 X0 Z; Y(RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. However, the& }7 {2 g( h# @5 c
program sets out certain conditions for participation. If an$ ]. b. {- I# T4 o0 b1 i0 u
individual meets all the applicable HBP conditions, the
0 Q3 k ]1 v# t1 d: Hwithdrawals will not have to be included in his or her& P) q( g5 c9 l4 f
income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these9 T# h# o" b& c) K
amounts. If you buy a qualifying home with your spouse or
8 O; e C$ V5 t5 }6 Ecommon-law partner, or with other individuals, each of; c) G! E+ q0 f7 I, f+ M4 R
you can withdraw up to $20,000.
+ {- _; t. K) g: {* bUnder the HBP, you have to repay all withdrawals to your
/ P$ v2 C1 r+ e6 Z [ mRRSPs within a 15-year period. Generally, you will have to: T. o6 _ b6 A+ k% F" ]8 V; L1 o: I
repay an amount to your RRSPs each year, starting the' y7 o8 Y W# V: o8 o( F, o5 E
second year after the funds are withdrawn, until you have6 m/ D( M1 m# v- p
repaid the total amount you withdrew. If you do not repay) q* G v1 c; u1 F. S
the amount due for a year, it will have to be included in3 a! l7 o. m; w9 p7 |
your income for that year. |
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