Tax-Free Savings Account

Definition

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) — In Canadian life and health insurance, a federally registered savings vehicle that allows an adult resident to invest after-tax dollars, earn investment growth completely tax-free, and withdraw funds at any time without triggering income tax, CPP/EI claw-backs, or affecting means-tested benefits. Although a TFSA itself is not an insurance product, insurers issue “TFSA-eligible” segregated funds, annuities, GICs, whole-life policies, and critical-illness policies that can be held inside the account, provided they meet prescribed investment rules. Contribution room starts at age 18 and accumulates annually according to Canada Revenue Agency limits; unused room carries forward and all withdrawals create new room the following January 1.

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