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Philip just won $100,000 in the lottery! With this money he would like to invest it wisely and put as much as he can in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Calculate Philip’s maximum amount that he can contribute to his TFSA assuming the following:
- We are December 17, 2021
- Philip is 60 years old and just retired
- Philip contributed $4,000 to his TFSA in 2019
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): Annual Limits |
|||
Years |
Annual Limit |
Years |
Annual Limit |
Year started 2009 - 2012 |
$5,000/year |
2016 - 2018 |
$5,500/year |
2013 - 2014 |
$5,500/year |
2019 - 2020 |
$6,000/year |
2015 |
$10,000/year |
2021 |
$6,000/year |
a. $75,500
b. $60,000
c. $71,500
d. $15,500
e. Philip can no longer contribute to his TFSA as he is retired.
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