RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Calculating Your "Cost" on Commons and WarrantsQuintessential1 wrote: I don't want to turn this into a tax planning thread but this information might be helpful.
The taxation point is entirely moot if held within a TFSA.
If held in an RRSP you will be taxed on the entire amount at your nominal income tax rate when it is withdrawn. (The taxes are deferred not exempted and there are no dividend tax grants or capital gains incentives).
I do not know how it applies to RRIFs but I suspect it is similar to RRSPs. I have yet to research RRIFs but it is coming up faster than I would like it to. Perhaps someone with knowledge of RRIFs can weigh in.
I would like to say that I am enjoying and appreciating the disussion on this subject as I hope my points are also. If not, let me know. I can tone it down.
GLTA CVE longs.
SQCConsulting wrote: Correct....and as you mentioned the taxation point is moot if the investment is within a registered savings plan.
The taxable status for RRSP's and RRIF's are the the same. What comes out is treated as interest / employment income, there is no tax while it is in the plan.