Home Buyers' Plan

Tax News

First-time homebuyers can use FHSA and HBP, feds propose

Rules governing new tax-free home savings account to be effective April 1, 2023

By Rudy Mezzetta |November 23, 2022

2 min read

Tax News

Tax tips for clients who sold, bought or renovated homes in 2020

The Canada Revenue Agency outlined reporting requirements, credits and more

By Staff |March 24, 2021

2 min read

Advisor's Edge

Why to abandon, not expand, the RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan

A tax expert does the math

By Doug Carroll |February 17, 2018

3 min read

Industry

Would change to Home Buyers’ Plan help clients?

The Liberals are expected to loosen rules around when Canadians can dip into RRSPs to fund home purchases.

March 16, 2016

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Do’s and Don’ts of RRSPs: Golombek

Inform clients about the do's and don'ts around RRSPs if they're planning to make a contribution or an early withdrawal.

By Staff |January 21, 2016

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Tories would up RRSP cash-out for new homebuyers

The Conservatives would let first-time buyers take $35,000 from their RRSPs to pay for homes if they’re re-elected.

By Staff |August 12, 2015

1 min read

Economic Indicators

House hunters get harsh price check

Once they start house hunting, 43% of people have to raise their budgets.

By Staff |September 19, 2014

1 min read

Tax News

Tax tips for new homeowners

If you’re house hunting, or recently you've snagged your dream home, you should take advantage of these helpful programs from CRA.

By Staff |September 18, 2014

1 min read

Market Insights

When to avoid RRSPs

Four times when clients shouldn’t follow conventional wisdom

By Dean DiSpalatro |June 6, 2014

6 min read

Tax News

Tax tips for new homeowners

New homeowner clients should take advantage of two boosts from CRA.

By Staff |March 12, 2014

1 min read

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