Tax Planning
Important Tax Information for 2025
Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- 2025 TFSA contributions can now be made. The annual TFSA contribution limit for 2025 is $7,000 and you can carry forward unused contribution room from previous years.
- Your RRSP contribution limit for the 2024 tax year can be found on your Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment for 2023.
- The deadline for 2024 tax year contributions is 11:59 p.m. on March 3rd, 2025.
- The lifetime maximum RESP contribution limit is $50,000 for each beneficiary.
- The deadline for 2025 RESP contributions is 11:59 p.m. on December 31st, 2025.
Advanced tax strategies for high-net-worth individuals
Just as your ambitions are uniquely your own, so too is your tax situation. No single tax strategy will fit all scenarios. Instead, your tax obligations may require a personalized guiding plan with annual consultations with tax advisors as your wealth accumulates or your business evolves.
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Charitable donations
Who might consider this? Anyone who wants to make a sizable contribution or become more involved with their favourite charity.
The tax benefits of eligible charitable donations are available to all Canadians and you may earn tax credits which can lower the amount of tax you owe. Donations can be claimed for the previous five years if they haven't been claimed previously.
There may be another option for high-net-worth individuals who may want to consider giving more to their favorite charity and earning greater benefits. Through a donor advised fund, a benefactor can set up their own account with a minimum of $10,000 with an established foundation and will receive the donation tax receipt up-front. The fund can also provide flexibility if you are initially unsure which charity to donate to as there is no obligation to give immediately to a specific charity. In the meantime, you can continue to contribute to your fund and your money can continue to grow.
As well as a tax credit, donating investments directly can potentially eliminate the capital gains tax on eligible securities. Eligible investments include investments trading on designated stock exchanges, segregated funds, mutual funds, and government bonds. Calculating the tax benefits is complex and depending on your situation, donating the investments, and receiving a tax credit may be more beneficial than selling the investments and facing capital gains.
The tax benefits of eligible charitable donations are available to all Canadians and you may earn tax credits which can lower the amount of tax you owe. Donations can be claimed for the previous five years if they haven't been claimed previously.
There may be another option for high-net-worth individuals who may want to consider giving more to their favorite charity and earning greater benefits. Through a donor advised fund, a benefactor can set up their own account with a minimum of $10,000 with an established foundation and will receive the donation tax receipt up-front. The fund can also provide flexibility if you are initially unsure which charity to donate to as there is no obligation to give immediately to a specific charity. In the meantime, you can continue to contribute to your fund and your money can continue to grow.
As well as a tax credit, donating investments directly can potentially eliminate the capital gains tax on eligible securities. Eligible investments include investments trading on designated stock exchanges, segregated funds, mutual funds, and government bonds. Calculating the tax benefits is complex and depending on your situation, donating the investments, and receiving a tax credit may be more beneficial than selling the investments and facing capital gains.
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Build net worth: We can help you build your net worth by developing effective strategies and investment solutions that align to your needs, even as they evolve.
Protect what matters: By leveraging the expertise of TD specialists, we can integrate strategies to help you protect what matters to you most at every life stage.
Implement tax-efficient strategies: We can work with you to help create and structure your accounts to help reduce tax exposure while keeping income available for when you need it.
Leave a legacy: Your legacy is important to us. We’ll help you create a plan that provides for your top priorities and optimizes the transfer of your wealth.
