What Is the 3 Year Rule for RRSP Withdrawals? Explained

Learn about the RRSP 3 year rule for withdrawals and how it affects your Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) and Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).

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The 3-year rule for RRSP refers to withdrawals from your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). If you withdraw funds from your RRSP, you must either repay the amount within three years or it will be added to your taxable income. This rule is especially pertinent for the Home Buyers' Plan (HBP) and Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens if I don’t repay my RRSP withdrawal under the 3 year rule? If you don’t repay the withdrawn amount within three years, it will be added to your taxable income and taxed accordingly.
  2. Does the 3 year rule apply to all RRSP withdrawals? No, the 3 year repayment rule specifically applies to withdrawals under the Home Buyers’ Plan (HBP) and Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP).
  3. Can I repay the RRSP withdrawal before 3 years? Yes, you can repay any time before the 3 year deadline to avoid the amount being added to your taxable income.

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