Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
A perfect account if you have big savings goals in a smaller timeframe. Withdraw anytime, tax-free.
A TFSA is a smart way to save for just about anything
Keep your growth tax-free
You won’t pay taxes on any gains on your investments — it’s yours to keep.
Withdraw whenever you need to
Take money out of your TFSA any time, hassle-free. The withdrawn amount is added back to your contribution room the following year.
Save without restrictions
Use your TFSA to save for a home, education, or any big life expense. There are no limits on how you use the funds.
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Get to know the TFSA
$102,000
The total amount you can contribute to a TFSA (assuming you were 18 or older and a Canadian resident in 2009.) This number increases every year as the government introduces new yearly contribution limits.
$7,000
Yearly contribution limit for 2025.
Unlimited carry-over
If you don’t use up all of your contribution room, it will carry forward to the next year indefinitely. For 2025, you can contribute up to $7,000 plus any unused contribution room from previous years.
18+
The age of eligibility for a TFSA. Unlike other investment accounts, you won’t need to convert a TFSA after a certain age.
Who should open a TFSA?
A TFSA might be a good option for you if you have savings goals that require a withdrawal any time before retirement.
But even if you need the money for retirement, a TFSA might still make sense — especially if you’re making less than $57,375.
Lastly, remember that you’ll be the sole owner of your TFSA — there are no joint/spousal TFSAs.
Ways to invest with a TFSA
Have your portfolio managed by our advisors
With Managed investing, we do the heavy lifting. Tell us your goals and timeline and we’ll invest your money in a diverse range of assets.
Independently trade stocks and ETFs
A Self-directed account allows you to buy and sell over 14,000 stocks and ETFs commission-free. You can automate your investments, and start trading right away with up to $250,000 in instant deposits.
Open your TFSA as a HISA
With a High Interest Savings Account, you can earn up to 2.75% interest on your savings without the risk of stock market fluctuations — and you can withdraw at any time, too.
What’s the difference between a TFSA and an RRSP?
These accounts are two common ways to save up for life’s big expenses. The good news: you don’t have to choose one or the other.
Attribute | TFSA | RRSP |
|---|---|---|
| Helps you save for | Big purchases or retirement | Retirement |
| Eligibility | 18+ | 18-71 years old |
| Annual contribution limit | $7,000 for 2025 | 18% of previous year's income, up to $32,490 |
| Tax impact on contributions | None | Deducted from taxable income |
| Tax impact on withdrawals | Growth and withdrawals are tax-free | Taxed as income (with some exceptions) |
| Contribution deadline | December 31 but can carry forward | 60 days after December 31 |
| Government benefits | No impact on other benefits | Withdrawals may impact other government benefits based on income |
| Withdrawal stipulations | None | Must withdraw to RRIF at 71 |
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Open your account without any bank appointments or paperwork. Making your contributions (or withdrawing when the time comes) only takes a few taps.
Reach out to us for support
Questions about your TFSA? Our team is here to help — just get in touch.
Keep more of your returns
Whether you’re picking your own stocks or letting us manage the investing, you won’t need to worry about high fees eating into your returns.
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FAQs
Contribution room is the amount available to you to add money or securities up to a specific value. The total amount you can contribute to a TFSA (assuming you were 18 or older and a resident of Canada in 2009) is $102,000. Otherwise, if you turned 18 after 2009, contribution room starts the year you turn 18, or the year you became a Canadian resident and accumulates every year after. The annual dollar limit can change, so it’s important to stay up-to-date on what that amount is.
A TFSA is a registered account that you can open and deposit cash (or securities from another account) into, and lets you start saving and investing in things like stocks, ETFs, and fixed income products to (hopefully) grow your savings, tax-free.
Your contribution room depends on when you opened your TFSA and how old you were in 2009. While the contribution room is cumulative, it’s important to remember that if you withdraw funds in a calendar year, you won’t have access to that room until the following calendar year. If you’re unsure, you can always login to your MyCRA Account and find your remaining balance there.
If you’re familiar with other registered accounts, the same type of investments can be held in a TFSA. These include cash, stocks, bonds, GICs, and mutual funds.