...Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Submitted By: Instructor: Date: What is an RRSP? A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a tax-deferred account designed specifically for retirement savings. Any resident of Canada under the age of 71 who has earned income may establish and contribute to an RRSP. (Edward Jones, 2013) RRSPs are the Canadian government's way of helping citizens save their money for retirement. Saving for 30 to 40 years of retirement may seem like a long task, but well-planned contributions and withdrawals from your RRSP can be a great way to get enough money for when you retire. Objective The objective of a RRSP is to provide individuals with an account which they may contribute Tax deferred dollars that may be used for retirement. (Edward Jones, 2013) Types of RRSP’S Here are 3 types of RRSP: * Individual – This is the most common type of RRSP. It is an RRSP that is registered in your name. All investments, contributions, and tax advantages belong to the person the account is named under. * Spousal - This is a way for spouses to split income more evenly during retirement. The combined income tax would be lower compared to paying as a single RRSP. To qualify for a spousal RRSP you must have lived with each other for at least 12 months, have a child together by birth or adoption, or share custody of the other spouses child from a previous relationship. * Group – This is offered to help employees save for retirement. This works...
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...CHAPTER 6 – RRSP & OTHER SAVINGS PLANS Why a limit? * Each individual is only entitled to save a specified amount in a registered retirement savings plan * Through pension adjustment (PA), those who participate in employer sponsored plan are limited in how much they can give to RRSP * Limit is based upon earned income in prior year * RRSP contribution limit is cumulative....any amounts not used can be carried forward; therefore, all Canadian taxpayers should try to accumulate contribution room as early as possible. How about investment income???? Is that the same???? Not quite.....why??? The income earned on investments is not “earned income” --- which can be broadly defined as income that was “actively earned”. This leads us to the review of the formula for RRSP contribution limit and the definition of “earned income”. RRSP Contribution Limit: * Start with: * Lesser of: * A) 18% of prior year’s earned income (see below) * B) 2013 money purchase limit * Less: pension adjustment for prior year (from Module #5) * Less/add: PSPA (module #5) * Add: unused RRSP contribution room (carryover of amounts earned but not contributed) * Can be made from January of THAT year to 60 days afte the beginning of next year - contriubtions made in the first 60 days of the year can be used for previous year or the year of contribution Earned Income - Defined: * Generally, excludes income that is earned...
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...| | | | ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form Assessment >> Formal Assessment | | Assessment: End-of-unit formal assessment: Unit 4 (C192V10U4L0A25Q10) | Date Submitted: | 10/29/2011 09:01:00 PM | Total Correct Answers: | 1 | Total Incorrect Answers: | 4 | Your Mark (total correct percentage): 20% | | 1 | Once the Feltham's discharge their mortgage, what tax planning opportunity would be MOST APPROPRIATE during the years that immediately follow? | Incorrect | The correct answer: Mark maximizes contributions to a spousal RRSP for Sarah; Sarah maximizes contributions to her RRSP Your answer: Mark maximizes contributions to his TFSA only; Sarah maximizes contributions to her RRSP | 2 | Based on an analysis of Sarah and Mark's assets, from what tax advantages does the couple currently benefit? | Correct | The correct answer: deferral and avoidance only Your answer: deferral and avoidance only | 3 | If Mark exercises his 12,000 stock options at $39 and sells the underlying shares at the same time, what will his after-tax proceeds be? | Incorrect | The correct answer: $27,720 Your answer: $252,720 | 4 | In reviewing Sarah's method of remuneration from Cognitive Solutions, what statement is MOST APPROPRIATE? | Incorrect | The correct answer: Sarah should continue with her current form of remuneration as doing so creates RRSP contribution room for her. Your answer: Sarah should forego a salary and...
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...YEAR-END TAX PLANNING TIPS INCLUDE: Certain expenditures made by individuals by December 31, 2014 will be eligible for 2014 tax deductions or credits including: moving expenses, child care expenses, charitable donations, political contributions, medical expenses, alimony, eligible employment expenses, union, professional, or like dues, carrying charges and interest expenses, certain public transit amounts, and children’s fitness and arts amounts. Ensure you keep all receipts that may relate to these expenses. 2) You have until Monday March 2, 2015 to make tax deductible Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) contributions for the 2014 year. Consider the higher income earning individual contributing to their spouse's RRSP via a “spousal RRSP” for greater tax savings. 3) The age limit for maturing Registered Pension Plans, RRSP, and Deferred Profit Sharing Plans is 71 years of age. 4) If you own a business or rental property, consider paying a reasonable salary to family members for services rendered. Examples include website maintenance, administrative support, and janitorial services. 5) This publication is a high-level summary of the most recent tax developments applicable to business owners, investors, and high net worth individuals. Enjoy! 1) A senior whose 2014 net income exceeds $71,592 will lose all, or part, of their Old Age Security. Senior citizens will also begin to lose their age credit if their net income exceeds...
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...______________ Pursuing Universal Retirement Security Through Automatic IRAS and Account Simplification Testimony before The Committee on Ways and Means United States House of Representatives April 17, 2012 David C. John Senior Research Fellow The Heritage Foundation I am David C. John, the Senior Research Fellow for Retirement Security and Financial Institutions at The Heritage Foundation. In addition, I am also the Deputy Director of the Retirement Security Project (RSP). The views I express in this testimony are my own, and should not be construed as representing any official position of The Heritage Foundation or RSP. Chairman Camp and Ranking Member Levin, I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you on ways to increase retirement savings opportunities for all Americans. With the continued decline in the number of Americans covered by employer sponsored defined benefit plans, millions of individuals whose employers don’t offer any way for them to save for retirement at work, and Social Security’s continued financial problems1, it is crucial that the Congress develops a common strategy to expand retirement savings in a manner that transcends ideological and partisan differences. In 2006, a bipartisan majority in Congress eliminated barriers to the use of automatic enrollment and similar automatic techniques in retirement savings plans with the result that millions more Americans are both saving and building retirement security. The results have been stunningly...
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...RETIREMENT: HOW PREPARED ARE YOU? The Actuary asks A Faculty Lecture by Arnold Ouendo Department of Mathematics & Statistics University of Cape Coast OUTLINE • WHAT IS RETIREMENT? • THE FIVE PILLARS OF RETIREMENT SECURITY • REASONS TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT • HOW TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT • POST-RETIREMENT RISKS • SUMMARY • CONCLUSIONS WHAT IS RETIREMENT? • As we grow old, we work less, produce less, and earn less; • We need to secure sources of income other than wages to support ourselves; • Used to contrast a period of gainful employment with a period when an adult is no longer gainfully employed; WHAT IS RETIREMENT? • People often work continuously up to 40 years prior to retiring; • Upon retirement, the retiree relies on the public or private retirement system and/or personal savings for income; • Some workers are beginning to look for opportunities to gradually ease into retirement – often called “phased retirement” THE FIVE PILLARS OF RETIREMENT SECURITY • • • • Social security (SSNIT in Ghana) Employer-sponsor retirement plan Personal savings Earnings from employment after retirement • Income from family members, life insurance, health insurance, and general insurance. REASONS TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT • Break down of the informal systems – Changes in the family structure – Urbanization, mobility, war, famine, and aids – Family attitudes HOW TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT TOP 9 WAYS TO BEAT THE CLOCK AND PREPARE FOR RETIREMENT HOW TO PLAN FOR RETIREMENT • Know your retirement...
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...Retirement Planning: Plan for the Unexpected Many adults are optimistic about retirement, but many will be unsuccessful in preserving the lifestyle and standard of living to which they have become comfortable because they will neglect to plan and save. In fact, some people do not even attempt to calculate what their needs will be when they retire. In the past, Americans could count on Social Security, Medicare, and pension plans directed by their employer to help plan their retirement; however, today it is entirely different. The future of both the Social Security program and the Medicare program are uncertain, and to compound the problem, most employers no longer offer defined benefit plans. Some employers offer contribution plans, such as 401k plans; however, that means that people need to have self-discipline and exhibit regular patterns of investing to ensure a comfortable retirement. Citizens must be active and take responsibility for their own financial security. Not only do people have to calculate how much money they will need for ordinary living expenses, but they will also have to calculate how many years they will live in retirement. In addition, they need to recognize the impact that inflation will have on spending power and determine how much money they will need to cover medical and long-term care expenses if they arise. Although the Social Security program will play an important role in retirement, Americans must create a plan that covers every cost, including...
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...Retirement Plan Proposal and Communication Plan Lealofi Vaeao-Feagiai HRM/ 324 February 15, 2016 Greg Brainard Retirement Plan Proposal and Communication Plan Retirement planning involves financial preparation and communication development to ensure that specific requirements are fulfilled. In a Retirement Plan, money is put aside in a retirement account in the name of the employee, purposed for the future of the employee. With a good Retirement Plan, an employer can provide a wide range of benefits to a retired employee and motivate employees to experience longevity and decrease turnover rate. With certain requirement mandated by law, employers According to Martocchio (2015), “the importance of employer-provided retirement plans is evidenced by a study showing that employees with employer-provided retirement plans are more likely to have sufficient savings for a comfortable retirement than those who do not have these plans” (pg. 465). This paper will discuss a proposal describing two retirement plans, identify specific requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; and a design of a communication plan and encouraging employee participation. Retirement Plans The Retirement Plan provides an employee financial stability and assistance once they retire. Employers initiate retirement plans for employees as either Defined Benefit Plans or Defined Contribution Plans. Defined Benefit Plans will guarantee retirement benefits to an employee...
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...Retirement Essay It is important for our generation to start preparing for our future as early as possible. During this economic crisis it is difficult to predict our job security as well as our future finances without proper planning. Over the last couple of years we have seen the implications of what can happen to those who do not take actions to secure their finances. For those of us who are in the military we have a bit more control over our job security as opposed to those who are not. Most of us can expect to have a steady income for at least the twenty years should we choose to make the military a career. You should be saving at a minimal fifteen percent of your income each month to prepare you for your future. I recommend that you save ten percent of your gross income for your retirement and the other five percent for your long-term goals. There are many benefits to be had once you start saving such as a substantial savings for your retirement, money to purchase a home, and money for your children’s education. It is often said that the average person’s savings should have enough funds to cover at least six months of your rent or mortgage. It is important for you to start saving early so that you can provide for your family in case of unexpected emergencies, retirement, and future plans. You do not want to rely on high interest credit cards or pay day loans to get you out of a situation. These will only put you further in debt. The sooner you start saving...
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...Savings - Social Security Is Not Enough Vickie Malone University of Phoenix University Composition and Communication l1 Dr. Patricia Akojie September 3, 2011 Savings – Social Security Is Not Enough This paper will explore the grave injustice most Americans are experiencing when it comes to the current Social Security Program. I plan to discuss the effects of the Social Security on Americans by answering the question about root causes, best outcomes, and many tactics. I will identify the supporting factors by researching data, identifying the problems, and validation of actions of Americans. The conclusion will further demonstrate the flaws in the current system and offer Americans a possible solution for the corrupt program. Catastrophic results will come to those American relaying solely on the Social Security program as the means of financial stability in their retirement years. Unless there is an alternative plan in place for the current disintegrated Social Security Program, Americans will be left without sufficient funds to maintain a comfortable life-style. Every employed American knows what the acronym FICA stands for; First In Cunning Americans. In the year of 1935 Franklin Roosevelt proposed a Social Security program to establish benefits for individuals once they reached retirement age. The benefits would be for each working-class American. This was indeed a great gesture to secure American future back then, but it is certainly not the...
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...one: Choosing a Retirement Plan Analyzing Sparrow 1. The taxes of my retirement fund and how to allocate or invest my retirement fund to make more return are two important factors for me to consider when I begin to plan my retirement portfolio. 1) For the taxes, I need to know about the taxes of my retirement. Is that high or low. I need to understand how to calculate the taxes to know my real retirement fund after tax. If the tax is high, I need to consult with other officers and find some effective measures to maintain my retirement money. 2) For the second factor, I need to plan how I assign or invest my retirement money to make sure I can get more return. How much money I will invest to stock markets, bonds, mutual funds and other types of investments. Most importantly, I must put a portion of my retirement to my saving account and certificates of Deposit, because I need to consider the risk of other types of investments to make sure I have enough money fro my life after retiring and in the meantime, because of the magic of compound interest, I can get more return from saving account and certificates of deposits. It is the security way to maintain my retirement fund. 2. The retirement plan at Sparrow health relate to Retirement Savings 401(k), which is one of the types of Defined Contribution. Two strengths: 1) we can keep money if we change jobs. The description in the introduction in the Sparrow Health states: “ If you have an existing retirement plan account with...
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...Extra-Credit Retirement Options available to employees without a plan provided by employer and plans available to the Self-Employed. Figuring out the details of what retirement options are available for ones’ self has become a topic of interest due to recent economic and governmental changes. To better investigate retirement options, it may be wise to deal with a scenario. If James and Dena are married, both under the age of 50, with two dependent children, and working for Daisy Inc., what options would be available to them if there was no retirement plan in place by the company? Many firms typically offer plans Qualified Pension and Profit-Sharing Plans that include 401(k) plans and stock bonus plans; however this is not the case for James and Dena. Here, this couple would need to consider Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). These fall under the main categories of Traditional IRAs (where there are fully deductible IRA contributions for the amounts being the lesser of $5,000 or earned income- the amount of $6,000 is not applicable to this couple due to their age), or ROTH IRAs , also known as “back loaded IRA” ( where the tax benefits are not received at the beginning of the IRA, but are realized at the end). It is generally suggested that persons go ahead with ROTH IRAs rather than Traditional IRAs as there are more benefits to be had. While James’ Traditional IRAs would grow tax-deferred, (he would not pay taxes on contributions until withdrawn, at retirement), with ROTH...
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...Pension plans offered at different organizations are different but typically follow one of two main types. The defined benefit plan and the defined contribution plan are the two main types of pension schemes. The focus is always on helping the people when they retire. The state of Florida could benefit from re-opening the defined benefit plan for the state employees. The organizations should focus on a plan and be forced to keep it open for employees as long as they are with that organization. These pension plans often become the subject of budget cuts to save the organizations money and the employees suffered because of it. The defined benefit plan had the potential to pay a specific amount of retirement income for life. It may be based on the formula that takes into account your salary and years of service with your organization. In most plans, both employee and employer contribute. The company is...
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...Specific Purpose: I want the audience to understand how the military members can accumulate money for retirement with a tsp. Thesis Sentence: While in the military I realized how helpful a TSP savings plan really is when thinking about retiring from the military. Introduction While in the military not only can you retire by getting the same amount of pay you were getting before you retired but, you can also put money aside in a tsp (thrift savings plan). The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is a Federal Government-sponsored retirement savings and investment plan. Congress established the TSP in the Federal Employees' Retirement System Act of 1986. The TSP is a defined contribution plan. The retirement income that you receive from your TSP account will depend on how much you have contributed to your account during your working years and the earnings on those contributions. The TSP offers the same type of savings and tax benefits that many private corporations offer their employees under so - called "401(k)" plans. Body 1. Some of the features of the TSP * Your TSP contributions are taken out of your pay before taxes are computed, so you pay less withholding tax now. * TSP earnings are tax - deferred. This means you don't pay Federal (and, in most cases, state) income taxes on your contributions or earnings until you withdraw the money - usually at retirement, when you are in a lower tax bracket. * You can diversify your TSP investment among five different...
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...financial problems due because of a lack of jobs, high unemployment, and layoff rates. So there is no guarantee that Social Security benefits will be available for them when they retire, and therefore should not be used for their retirement safety net. In 2016, the Social Security system will begin paying more in benefits than they collect in taxes (2009 OASDI Trustees Report, 2009). Without changes by 2037, the Social Security Trust Fund will become exhausted and they will only be able to pay out 76% of scheduled benefits (2009 OASDI Trustees Report, 2009). If changes are not made be 2037, many Americans may have to work long into their retirement years because only receiving 76% of their benefits will not be a sufficient income. Most Americans, do not think that they will have to work extra years before they can retire, but with the average life expectancy in the United States currently at 78 years (CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010), many retirees may never obtain the opportunity to retire. To receive full retirement benefits, Americans must be 67 (Retirement Benefits, 2010). This only gives American workers an average window of 11 years between retirement and death, and without proper planning and saving; they may never enjoy a retirement. With the Trust Fund depleting rapidly, Americans are hoping Congress...
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