Everyday life
What is a main tax advantage of contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)?
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A Withdrawals are always tax-free
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✓ Contributions can be deducted from your taxable income
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C It doubles your contributions with government money
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✕ It replaces the need to file a tax return Your answer
Not quite.
RRSP contributions, within your limit, reduce your taxable income for the year, and the money grows tax-sheltered. Withdrawals are taxed later, usually in retirement.
Source: Canada Revenue Agency – RRSPs and related plans (canada.ca)