DaveF1006
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Retirement tax questions

Yes, you would report the income on your return and file to receive a foreign tax credit for the taxes you paid to Canada. To report the RRSP, go to:

 

  1. Log in or open Turbo Tax.
  2. Go to federal>income and expenses>retirement plans and social security>show more (if using Turbo Tax online)
  3. Go to Canadian Registered pension and report it.

To claim the Foreign Tax Credit.

  1. Log in or open Turbo Tax
  2. Go to federal>deductions and credits>estimates and other taxes paid>show more (if using turbo tax online).
  3. Select Foreign Tax Credit or Foreign Taxes (if using the software)
  4. Answer the questions. Be sure when you get to the area where it says Gross income, list the full amount of the pension here or else you won't receive the credit. Many people make this mistake.
  5. Also when the program asks for the category of income, indicate this is income resourced by treaty.
  6. Sometimes this section gets a little confusing so if do have questions regarding navigation, just reach out to us. We are here to help.

 

 

 

 

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