Tax Checksinvestments

Did I overcontribute to my TFSA?

Withdrawals don't reset room immediately.

Is this you?

  • I withdrew and recontributed in the same year
  • I assumed room reset right away
  • No warning appeared

"Withdrawals reset TFSA room instantly."

TFSA contribution room resets on January 1 of the following year. Recontributing early triggers penalties.

Why guessing is risky

  • 1% penalty applies per month
  • CRA tracks TFSA room automatically
  • Calendar-year errors compound quickly

Safe to ignore if

  • Room was verified
  • No recontributions occurred

Stop and check if

  • Withdrawals and recontributions happened
  • Room wasn't verified

Resolve the doubt

Check my TFSA penalty risk (2 minutes)

We'll tell you if this needs reporting and what to do next.

"Most people correct TFSA issues before penalties escalate."