Contributing to a TFSA

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Contributing to a TFSA


Updated TFSA contribution room available in CRA account starting April 2026

TFSA records from 2025 will be processed by April 2026. This is the best time to check your TFSA contribution room in your CRA account. Always verify your contribution room with your financial institution records to avoid over-contribution. Refer to: Calculate your TFSA contribution room.

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Before you contribute

What contribution room is, how it accumulates, permitted investments, non-resident restrictions


Calculate your contribution room

How to calculate your available room before contributing to your TFSAs


How to contribute to a TFSA

When to contribute and how to avoid over-contributing


If you over-contribute to a TFSA

What to do if you contribute more than your contribution room allows


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2026-01-06