Here’s a clever way to move LIF money to either an RRSP or RRIF.
As we know, LIFs have annual minimums and maximums.
The concept is to elect the maximum and move the difference between the minimum and maximum to an RRSP or RRIF.
Here’s an example from the Manulife Tax Strategy article:
Richard is a 55-year-old investor who transfers a $250,000 LIRA to a LIF.
In the first year, he can unlock the $16,275 (the maximum payment) allowed since there’s no minimum.
In the second year, at age 56, the:
LIF maximum is 6.57%
LIF minimum is 2.94%
The difference is 3.63%—the amount that can be unlocked is $8,481 (3.63% of $250,000 – $16,275)
So, in this example, $16,275 + $8,481 has been moved to the client’s RRSP. It remains tax deferred and, in the future, will not be subject to any maximum annual withdrawal limits.
Here’s Manulife’s piece on this subject.
As always, we look forward to your comments.
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Scott Edgington
Director, Advanced Planning, Wealth
Qualified Financial Services
scott.edgington@qfscanada.com
Jim Lyons
Regional Vice President, Business Development - Wealth
Qualified Financial Services
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Kyle Gilbert
Inside Business Development Specialist - Wealth
Qualified Financial Services
kyle.gilbert@qfscanada.com
Gordon Baker
Director, Business Development, Wealth Atlantic Canada
Qualified Financial Services
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