As a retiree on Social Security and a small annuity (annual gross income under $ 24,000), I am
currently in a low tax bracket.
On the other hand, for
those currently in the lowest tax bracket, your tax bracket could only remain the same or be higher in retirement, making a TFSA the better choice than an RRSP, especially if you will face an income - test clawback (repayment) of tax credits or government benefits.
Not exact matches
If you are like most people, you will be
in a
lower tax bracket at the time of retirement, so the funds you withdraw will be
taxed at this
lower rate as opposed to the
tax rate you are
currently earning at your job
in your 20's or 30's.
You are
in a
low income
tax bracket currently, either due to high deductions, or relatively
low income.
Would appreciate some insight as to my situation here: Early - mid 20s, no debt or other liabilities
currently beyond basic living expenses (living with family so no mortgage
currently), excellent credit, six months living expenses saved
in emergency reserves,
low tax bracket and live
in a state with no income
tax, etc..
Qualified dividend income is
currently taxed at 15 % (or less if you're
in a
lower income
bracket).
Individuals
in lower income
brackets currently pay zero
tax on long - term capital gains.
I am
currently a young entry - level software developer
in the 15 % marginal
tax bracket (effective rate significantly
lower due to student loan and mortgage deductions and child credit).
If you are like most people, you will be
in a
lower tax bracket at the time of retirement, so the funds you withdraw will be
taxed at this
lower rate as opposed to the
tax rate you are
currently earning at your job
in your 20's or 30's.
(Noteworthy exception being pulling money out of a traditional IRA
in order to «fill up» a
tax bracket if you're
currently in a
lower bracket than you expect to be
in later.
If you wait to withdraw your money from this account until after you reach qualified retirement age (
currently between 65 - 67) and you'll likely be
in a
lower income
tax bracket and, therefore, pay fewer
taxes on this money.