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% w+ K* g3 ^: w6 h$ K+ \Use this guide if you want information about the rules that) j& C7 \" I) z3 S5 _
apply to the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP).* |- @9 N" g6 d* {
What is the HBP?8 r7 v8 K7 O% J
The HBP is a program that allows you to withdraw up
& }3 S5 d) S* k+ b4 b9 T, v1 Fto $20,000 from your registered retirement savings plans
4 k, `0 L' m% f6 F0 ?) a8 z(RRSPs) to buy or build a qualifying home. However, the
7 P1 G9 v5 K m# d" ?program sets out certain conditions for participation. If an+ n4 a$ M, v/ Q! {8 r6 Y
individual meets all the applicable HBP conditions, the' R8 a, H8 a) S1 f& E
withdrawals will not have to be included in his or her+ W' D2 y3 @4 x
income, and the RRSP issuer will not withhold tax on these( v: l' Y4 P, ?! \: \7 j
amounts. If you buy a qualifying home with your spouse or
9 C1 v( A/ B6 s$ bcommon-law partner, or with other individuals, each of
+ n _; P7 @5 ? S! O$ w, U; kyou can withdraw up to $20,000.
! g, f5 d7 H9 f6 ~Under the HBP, you have to repay all withdrawals to your
/ U/ q1 W7 W, E* T* hRRSPs within a 15-year period. Generally, you will have to
+ [ M) V5 f; {$ Crepay an amount to your RRSPs each year, starting the
+ z9 p0 d( a+ H( Gsecond year after the funds are withdrawn, until you have% z. b3 } u# |) }
repaid the total amount you withdrew. If you do not repay
" `; b" V2 r/ X/ \4 Athe amount due for a year, it will have to be included in
1 @( Z3 }2 Z8 ~# k" I: T) W0 m1 g2 Vyour income for that year. |
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