What happens to your RESP when you become a non-resident?

Allan Madan, CA

Nov 1, 2012

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You must stop contributing to your RESP when you become a non-resident. The amount withdrawn from your RESP is subject to tax.

There are many other implications to becoming a non resident:

Severing ties with Canada
Filing departure forms
Filing departure tax return

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ALLAN MADAN

CA.CPA.CGA

Allan Madan is a CPA, CA and the founder of Madan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation. Allan provides valuable tax planning, accounting and income tax preparation services in the Greater Toronto Area.

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