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Is this guide for you?0 U; w2 _( |3 i1 H7 O
Use this guide if you want information about the rules that
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What is the HBP?( Z1 e9 C5 D, t6 M2 ^ a( d5 y
The HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw up
$ y9 \& ^) [8 w+ x7 e% {( A8 Bto $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plans
7 c, h" u4 t0 ]# M# D(RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. However, the
. D. X* M3 Z" r- s% V+ D4 m+ `5 gprogram sets out certain conditions for participation. If an1 t- U1 w- ~" Z: h" K" u2 N
individual meets all the applicable HBP conditions, the
: |: f* |* r' f% R0 Mwithdrawals will not have to be included in his or her; y1 H0 R: g' i6 o9 h8 @
income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these
. G4 x9 o; O, V+ h. uamounts. If you buy a qualifying home with your spouse or: u* F2 J" ]$ ]
common-law partner, or with other individuals, each of* v1 [+ V5 @: i& ?' ^ B
you can withdraw up to $20,000.% M) j7 C& i* {: Z- {
Under the HBP, you have to repay all withdrawals to your3 p+ m. @: W4 N/ ]! |4 h0 S
RRSPs within a 15-year period. Generally, you will have to
1 p) A- S; k8 ?5 f& F1 [+ C6 Rrepay an amount to your RRSPs each year, starting the
2 w# q' ]% N6 B8 ssecond year after the funds are withdrawn, until you have2 X% {- |/ X V$ b4 E
repaid the total amount you withdrew. If you do not repay, G. [9 Q- f/ W9 Z& |; W
the amount due for a year, it will have to be included in' _" w. a% O& h( G
your income for that year. |
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