If you believe that you're
in a lower tax bracket now than when you retire, you could potentially save more in future tax payments.
However the tax credit is implemented, it should be refundable so everybody can benefit, even
people in lower tax brackets who might end up paying no federal taxes.
Assuming, however, that our investor will
retire in a lower tax bracket — say, 30 % — the actual value of his RRSP would be $ 700,000 after accounting for taxes.
The proposal will allow couples to transfer up to $ 50,000 of taxable income to a
spouse in a lower tax bracket up to a maximum benefit of $ 2,000.
They'll eventually pay taxes on amounts contributed when money is withdrawn from the plan, but they may be
in a lower tax bracket by then.
Note: If you expect to be
in a lower tax bracket in retirement, paying taxes today at a potentially higher rate may not make sense.
Under the old tax law, because the spouse receiving alimony or spousal maintenance is usually
in a lower tax bracket after a divorce, more money stays with the divorcing couple rather than going to the Federal Government.
A Roth 401k is a better option than regular 401ks for young individuals
in lower tax brackets who expect their tax bracket to increase when they're in retirement.