{"id":307,"date":"2026-03-12T19:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.springfinancial.ca\/?p=307"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:00:50","slug":"rrsp-contribution-deadline-and-rrsp-contribution-limits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/springfinancial.ca\/fr\/blog\/save-invest\/rrsp-contribution-deadline-and-rrsp-contribution-limits\/","title":{"rendered":"RRSP Contribution Limits, Deadlines & Tips to Know in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RRSPs are one of the best financial vehicles available to lower your yearly taxes and achieve significant, long-term savings goals. Every dollar you put in lowers your annual taxable income, which lowers the amount of annual taxes you\u2019ll owe that year. At the same time, those RRSP dollars you contribute steadily gain interest year-over-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With tax season just around the corner, here\u2019s a quick look at the key dates and RRSP contribution deadlines that will help you keep more money in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just getting started with RRSPs? Check out our RRSP tips for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is The RRSP Deadline for 2026?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last day to make RRSP contributions you can claim on your 2025 taxes is March 02, 2026, not the end of the 2025 calendar year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributions made to your RRSP after this date cannot be claimed on your 2025 taxes and will instead be eligible for the 2026 tax year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t reached your RRSP contribution limit for the 2025 tax year (see the contribution limits section below) and you have some extra money, it might be a good idea to contribute some to your RRSP before March comes to obtain the maximum amount. This will help lower your 2025 tax bill. However, it\u2019s important that you don\u2019t deposit excess amounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the RRSP Contribution Limit for 2025? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year, there\u2019s a limit to how much money you can contribute to your RRSP. That limit changes from year to year and is also relative to your income. For the 2025 tax year, the contribution limit is 18% of your pre-tax income, up to $32,490. The contribution limit for the 2024 tax year was $31,560.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your limit will be reduced by any contributions you\u2019ve made to a sponsored or company\/employer pension plan\u2060. This amount will be indicated on the T4 tax slip you receive from your employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s also possible to contribute over your limit by up to $2000, though you won\u2019t receive a tax deduction for the excess contribution. If you over-contribute above $2000, you\u2019ll have to pay a tax of 1% per month on the excess, though there are exemptions<\/a>, and you can apply to have the penalties waived. That said, if you do have any contribution room left, it can be carried forward from previous years to future years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If You Miss The RRSP Deadline<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you miss the deadline or don\u2019t reach your RRSP contribution limit for 2025, don\u2019t sweat it. Unused portions of your contribution room roll forward indefinitely, year-over-year, increasing your RRSP deduction limit on your taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, let\u2019s say 2021 is the first year you\u2019re eligible to deduct RRSP contributions on your taxes. Let\u2019s also say your contribution limit that year was $10,000 (18% of your pre-tax income), but you didn\u2019t contribute anything to an RRSP. In this case, all of your contribution room ($10,000) rolls forward from the preceding tax year to the following year. In that case, you\u2019ll be able to deduct $10,000 of RRSP contributions plus<\/em> your 2024 RRSP contribution limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can find your current unused RRSP contribution limit in several ways. The simplest way is to check your previous year\u2019s Notice of Assessment. This is sent to you by the Canada Revenue Agency after you file your taxes each year. You can also call the CRA at 1-800-267-6999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maxing Out Your RRSP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have the ability to do so, maxing out your yearly RRSP contributions is one of the smarter things you can do with your money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, RRSP accounts typically \u201clock in\u201d your funds for a set period of time, meaning you can\u2019t easily withdraw them if you need to. You\u2019ll also need to pay taxes on any RRSP amounts you withdraw. So you should only be maxing out your RRSP contributions if you feel comfortable setting that amount of money aside for the long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you have extra money and you\u2019re deciding between putting it aside in a savings account, TFSA, or RRSP<\/a>, it\u2019s generally always wisest to max out your RRSPs first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are RRSP Loans A Good Idea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to max out your RRSP contribution limits but don\u2019t have enough money to do it, you might want to consider an RRSP loan. It\u2019s not the right option for every financial scenario, but in some cases, it makes sense to borrow short-term in order to save long-term by paying less tax. This is particularly true if you have an average-to-high income, due to tax brackets. An RRSP loan could reduce your overall tax burden.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, the higher your income is, the more taxes you pay. If you make below $58,523, your annual tax rate is 14%. If you make more than that, the dollars you earn above $58,523 are taxed at higher and higher rates at different thresholds. Each of these thresholds is called a tax bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you earn $60,000 per year, your tax rate will be 14% on the first $58,523 and 20.5% on the remaining $1,477. If you contribute more than $1,477 to your RRSP, however, you\u2019ll lower your taxable income enough so that you will stick to the lower tax rate of 14%. In other words, you won\u2019t be paying tax on the $1,477.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this scenario, an RRSP loan may make sense if you don\u2019t have extra cash on hand to contribute. By taking out an RRSP loan for $1,477 (or more) and contributing it to your RRSP, you essentially lower your tax bracket. You\u2019ll need to repay the loan in monthly installments, but over time, the money you save on your annual taxes and the interest earned (tax-free) on your RRSP contributions can make this a financially sound option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types Of RRSPs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, there are a few different types of RRSPs. That said, it\u2019s important to keep in mind that no matter how many RRSPs you have, you have to stay within your individual RRSP contribution limit. The combined total of all of your RRSP accounts counts toward your one limit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group RRSPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Group RRSPs are designed by employers to help you save for retirement income. Not only do you make contributions from your paycheck to this account, but your employer will make contributions as well. You can choose to pay the amount your employer will match, or you can make larger contributions. However, you should keep your annual limit in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spousal RRSPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A spousal RRSP is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan that allows you to make contributions in your spouse\u2019s or common-law partner\u2019s name. That said, these contributions are considered to be part of your RRSP contribution room since you can claim them on your income taxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your spouse or common-law partner\u2019s RRSPs will contribute to their retirement income instead of yours. If you have some extra contribution room, it might be a good idea to add to your spouse\u2019s RRSP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Individual RRSPs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Individual RRSPs are your own RRSPs that you can open with any provider or financial institution. You can make investments in this account just like other RRSPs and choose whether you want to invest in mutual funds or other investments. You also get to choose the risk you want on the investments. Your financial advisor can help you with investment advice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Withdrawing From An RRSP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With RRSPs, if you withdraw from your account early, you could be subject to penalties. However, there are three different ways you can withdraw funds from your account without any penalty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Home Buyers Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Home Buyers Plan allows those with RRSPs to withdraw funds in order to build or purchase their first home. You can withdraw up to $60,000 penalty-free and your given 15 years to return the funds. You have two years from the end of the calendar year you withdrew the funds to start paying the funds back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lifetime Learning Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Lifetime Learning Plan is a program that allows those continuing full-time education to withdraw funds to cover expenses. You can withdraw up to $10,000 per year for 4 years from the first withdrawal. The total you can withdraw penalty free is $20,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered Retirement Income Fund<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Registered Retirement Income Fund, also known as an RRIF. This is what your retirement accounts get transferred into in order to start administering the funds. While you can choose to withdraw your RRSP funds through an RRIF at any time once you reach retirement age, there is a deadline for closing your RRSP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Canada, your RRSP must be closed by December 31 of the year that you turn 71. While you don\u2019t have to start using the funds by the end of the year, you do have to turn the account into an RRIF. Once it\u2019s in an RRIF, then you can decide when to start making withdrawals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Penalties For Withdrawing Early<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you wish to withdraw any portion of the funds from the RRSP before you reach retirement age, it\u2019s important to note that you will have to pay withholding taxes. The amount of withholding taxes you\u2019re required to pay is based on how much you are withdrawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Withdrawal Amount<\/td>Withholding Taxes<\/td><\/tr>
Up to $5,000<\/td>15%<\/td><\/tr>
$5,000 to $15,000<\/td>20%<\/td><\/tr>
Over $15,000<\/td>30%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On top of paying the withholding taxes on amounts you withdraw, you\u2019ll also have to claim the amounts withdrawn on your annual income tax return. These amounts are considered to be earned income and will be considered taxable income for the tax year that they were withdrawn. You will pay income tax on these amounts at your marginal tax rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Carry-Forward of Unused Contribution Room Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you contribute to an RRSP but don\u2019t use your full maximum contribution amount, the unused RRSP contribution room will be carried forward to the next year. If you\u2019re unsure how much you have, though, you can find your unused contribution room on your notice of assessment. This is the same piece of paper that shows your balance owing after your taxes are filed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike a TFSA, the a maximum contribution room is different for everyone, but anyone can start contributing at the minimum age of 18. These amounts can help you with your retirement plan until you reach your lifetime limit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Maximize RRSP Contributions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to RRSP there are plenty of ways to maximize your contributions and make the most of your RRSP room especially if you have room from the preceding year. Since these contributions are tax-deductible, non-residents of Canada are unable to contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Automate Contributions: Setting up automatic contributions ensures that you\u2019re investing in your RRSP. This helps you save without having to do so manually.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Reinvest Your Refunds: If you receive a refund on your income tax return, the best thing you can do with it is put it into your RRSP, ultimately reducing the amount you pay in income tax the next year.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Check Your Notice of Assessment: This will show you how much you\u2019re able to put into your RRSPs as well as any pension adjustments from your pension plans. Every year after you submit your tax return, you\u2019ll receive your latest notice of assessment with the updated amounts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Be Aware of the Deadline: The RRSP contribution deadline changes each year and won\u2019t be extended. It\u2019s important you keep this in mind so you can have your contributions in for the right tax year.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re looking for other ways to maximize your RRSP contributions, a tax advisor or a tax specialist can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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