CRA Announces New Financial Limits For 2025: TFSA, ALDA, And Retirement Contributions

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has released updates regarding tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limits, advanced life deferred annuity (ALDA) dollar limits, and retirement plan limits for 2025 and beyond. These changes are critical for Canadians planning their savings, investments, and retirement strategies.

TFSA and ALDA Contribution Limits for 2025

The TFSA contribution limit for 2025 will remain at $7,000, consistent with the limit set for 2024. Meanwhile, the ALDA dollar limit is increasing to $180,000 for 2025, up from $170,000 in 2024.

Historical Comparison:

The TFSA limit has seen incremental growth since its introduction in 2009, with a notable one-time increase to $10,000 in 2015.
The ALDA, introduced in 2020, continues its upward trend to provide Canadians more room to defer retirement income.

Retirement and Pension Contribution Limits for 2025 and 2026

The CRA has announced adjustments to several retirement and pension contribution limits:

Money Purchase (MP) Limit for 2025: $33,810
Defined Benefit (DB) Limit for 2025: $3,756.67
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Limit for 2026: $33,810
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Limit for 2025: $16,905
Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) for 2025: $71,300
Year’s Additional Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YAMPE) for 2025: $81,200

These increases reflect annual inflation adjustments and provide more opportunities for Canadians to invest in their retirement.

Changes to Registered Plans Directorate Submissions

Starting in January 2025, the CRA will phase out the Web Forms submission option for the Registered Plans Directorate. The affected forms include T550 and T244, which will still be submitted via Internet File Transfer. Forms T510, T920, and T244 can also be submitted using the “Submit Documents” feature in My Account or My Business Account.

Additionally, the CRA is working on a secure portal that will enable the deferred income and savings plan industry to manage accounts, submit documents, and access plan information more effectively.

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Canada Post Labour Disruption: CRA’s Mitigation Strategy

The CRA has implemented measures to address potential disruptions caused by the ongoing Canada Post labour strike:

Sending Documents: Administrative relief requests, waivers, and other enquiries can be sent via courier to the CRA’s Ottawa office.
Receiving Documents: Most correspondence will be delayed until the strike ends. However, CRA employees may use Microsoft Teams for secure communication during this period.

What These Changes Mean for Canadians

The updated limits for TFSAs, ALDAs, and retirement plans allow Canadians to maximize their savings and plan for their financial futures. The CRA’s efforts to modernize submission processes and mitigate postal disruptions also demonstrate its commitment to improving service delivery.

Key Actions:

Review your TFSA and ALDA contribution room for 2025.
Plan your retirement contributions using the updated limits.
Adjust your financial strategy based on CRA’s submission process updates and postal service changes.

For more detailed information, visit the CRA website.