Group tax-free savings account (TFSA)
What is a group TFSA?
A group TFSA is a type of savings plan. Contributions aren't tax-deductible, but the income they generate (including capital gains) is tax-free, even when withdrawn.
Advantages
For employers
- Often offered in combination with a retirement savings plan
- Easy to manage
- Great addition to employee benefit package
For employees
- Offers flexibility for short-and medium-term savings goals
- TFSA contributions don't count toward RRSP contribution room
- Money can be withdrawn at any time for any reason, tax-free
Contributions
Employer
- No minimum contribution required
Employee
- Can be made via regular payroll deductions or as lump-sum deposits
- There are annual contribution limits, but they're cumulative:
- 2009 to 2012: $5,000
- 2013 and 2014: $5,500
- 2015: $10,000
- 2016, 2017 and 2018: $5,500
- 2019 to 2022: $6,000
- 2023: $6,500
Details
Administration
- Plan needs to be registered with Canada Revenue Agency
- No regulatory fees
- No annual meeting required
- Subject to payroll taxes, since contributions count as salary
Investments
- Employees responsible for their investment choice
- Investment policy not required
Contact us
Setting up a plan
Montreal area:
1-800-363-3072 Phone number to set up a group retirement savings plan for the Montreal area. This link opens your phone app.
Quebec City area:
1-877-828-7800 Phone number to set up a group retirement savings plan for the Quebec City area. This link opens your phone app.
Help with an existing plan
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 8 PM
1-888-510-4762 Phone number for customer service for group retirement savings. This link opens your phone app.
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Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company acts as an issuer, service provider or administrator, as the case may be, of the group retirement savings plans.
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