A TFSA is a flexible savings vehicle designed for a variety of financial goals

Tax-Free Growth Potential

All investment income earned within the account—including capital gains and dividends—is exempt from Canadian tax, allowing your wealth to compound faster.

Withdrawal Flexibility

You can access your funds at any time without tax penalties. Furthermore, the full amount withdrawn is added back to your contribution room in the following calendar year.

Diverse Objectives

Whether you are saving for a home, education, or an emergency fund, there are no restrictions on how you use your money.

A TFSA is a flexible savings vehicle designed for a variety of financial goals

Tax-Free Growth Potential

All investment income earned within the account—including capital gains and dividends—is exempt from Canadian tax, allowing your wealth to compound faster.

Withdrawal Flexibility

You can access your funds at any time without tax penalties. Furthermore, the full amount withdrawn is added back to your contribution room in the following calendar year.

Diverse Objectives

Whether you are saving for a home, education, or an emergency fund, there are no restrictions on how you use your money.

A TFSA is a flexible savings vehicle designed for a variety of financial goals

Tax-Free Growth Potential

All investment income earned within the account—including capital gains and dividends—is exempt from Canadian tax, allowing your wealth to compound faster.

Withdrawal Flexibility

You can access your funds at any time without tax penalties. Furthermore, the full amount withdrawn is added back to your contribution room in the following calendar year.

Diverse Objectives

Whether you are saving for a home, education, or an emergency fund, there are no restrictions on how you use your money.

Understanding the TFSA Account

Who could open a TFSA

The TFSA is ideal for Canadian residents 18+ seeking tax-free growth and flexible withdrawals for any goal, making it suitable for both short-term savings and long-term retirement portfolio diversification.

Cumulative Limit

Eligible residents 18+ since 2009 have a total lifetime room of $109,000, assuming no prior contributions.

Annual Limit

The 2026 contribution room is $7,000, indexed to inflation and reviewed yearly.

Carry-Forward

Unused room and previous withdrawals roll over indefinitely.

Eligibility

You begin accumulating contribution room the calendar year you turn 18.

Understanding the TFSA Account

Who could open a TFSA

The TFSA is ideal for Canadian residents 18+ seeking tax-free growth and flexible withdrawals for any goal, making it suitable for both short-term savings and long-term retirement portfolio diversification.

Cumulative Limit

Eligible residents 18+ since 2009 have a total lifetime room of $109,000, assuming no prior contributions.

Annual Limit

The 2026 contribution room is $7,000, indexed to inflation and reviewed yearly.

Carry-Forward

Unused room and previous withdrawals roll over indefinitely.

Eligibility

You begin accumulating contribution room the calendar year you turn 18.

Understanding the TFSA Account

Who could open a TFSA

The TFSA is ideal for Canadian residents 18+ seeking tax-free growth and flexible withdrawals for any goal, making it suitable for both short-term savings and long-term retirement portfolio diversification.

Cumulative Limit

Eligible residents 18+ since 2009 have a total lifetime room of $109,000, assuming no prior contributions.

Annual Limit

The 2026 contribution room is $7,000, indexed to inflation and reviewed yearly.

Carry-Forward

Unused room and previous withdrawals roll over indefinitely.

Eligibility

You begin accumulating contribution room the calendar year you turn 18.

Comparing the difference between a TFSA and an RRSP

Feature
TFSA
RRSP
Feature
TFSA
RRSP
Main Purpose

Any goal (short or long-term)

Retirement savings

Main Purpose

Any goal (short or long-term)

Retirement savings

Tax on Deposits

None (uses after-tax money)

Tax-deductible (reduces your taxes)

Tax on Deposits

None (uses after-tax money)

Tax-deductible (reduces your taxes)

Tax on Growth

Tax-free

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax on Growth

Tax-free

Tax-deferred until withdrawal

Tax on Withdrawals

Tax-free

Taxed as regular income

Tax on Withdrawals

Tax-free

Taxed as regular income

Withdrawal Rule

Room is added back next year

Room is generally lost permanently

Withdrawal Rule

Room is added back next year

Room is generally lost permanently

Age Limit

None; keep it for life

Must close/convert by age 71

Age Limit

None; keep it for life

Must close/convert by age 71

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Align your savings with your values

Start investing the halal way—anytime, anywhere. Access your portfolio, track performance, and build your wealth with confidence.

Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.

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Align your savings with your values

Start investing the halal way—anytime, anywhere. Access your portfolio, track performance, and build your wealth with confidence.

Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.

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Even more ways to grow your wealth

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan

This CRA-registered retirement plan reduces your taxable income.

  • Tax Deduction: Contributions lower your annual income tax.

  • Tax-Deferred Growth: Investment earnings are not taxed until you withdraw them.

FHSA

First Home Savings Account

Helps first-time buyers save for a home tax-free with an $8,000 annual limit.

  • Tax-Free Purchase: Qualifying home withdrawals are non-taxable.

  • Dual Benefit: Contributions provide tax deductions.

FHSA

First Home Savings Account

Helps first-time buyers save for a home tax-free with an $8,000 annual limit.

  • Tax-Free Purchase: Qualifying home withdrawals are non-taxable.

  • Dual Benefit: Contributions provide tax deductions.

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

*Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

*Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*

Disclaimer

Corex Financial Inc. ("Corex") offers wealth management products and services to Manzil customers. Corex Financial Inc. is a registered Portfolio Manager in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and as an Investment Fund Manager in the provinces of Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Quebec. Assets in your Corex accounts are held with various custodians, each registered as an investment dealer with the applicable securities regulators. All custodians are members of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Corex will determine what investments are suitable for you.

This website is to be used for information purposes only and is not intended to provide any financial, legal, accounting, or tax advice. No securities regulatory authority has assessed the merits of these securities or the information contained on this website.

Your capital is at risk with any type of investment. The value of your portfolio can increase or decrease. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. An investment may be risky and may not be suitable for an investor's goals, objectives, and risk tolerance. The value of investments and the income derived from investments will fluctuate and can go down as well as up. A loss of principal may occur.

This information is for educational purposes. Should any conflict arise between the information presented here and the official CRA website, the CRA website is considered the correct source. Please consult with a licensed representative for further assistance.

*Investment fund and portfolio management services are provided through Corex Financial Inc.*