Jonathan Chevreau notes that the TFSA allows income splitting because
attribution rules do not apply for income earned within the account.
Not exact matches
Since returns in the form of interest, dividends and capital gains are sheltered from tax, the
rules of
attribution do not apply.
As for
attribution rules, you'd have to
do it in 3 or 4 year segments.
This would have to be
done in 3 or 4 yr spurts (due to
attribution rules).
If the withdrawal qualifies for
attribution to the annuitant under the 3 - year hold
rule, it is the responsibility of the client to prove to Canada Revenue Agency that the spouse or partner contributor
did not make the contribution.
Just don't forget the CRA's
attribution rules: If, say, you contributed to a spousal RRSP for your wife in any of the previous three years and she makes a withdrawal this year, it's taxed on your tax return instead of hers.
Unlike gifts, spousal loans
do not trigger the
attribution rules, so the low - income spouse will be responsible for paying any capital gains taxes at a lower rate.
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Attribution»
rules apply if you
do that.