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NEW First Home Savings Account (FHSA)

Latest News Amy Tatla 7 Apr

Ready to start saving for your first home? The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is helping Canadians save for a down payment.

Available as of April 1, 2023, this is a great opportunity for current renters and young adults that have never owned a home to start contributing and saving tax free for their down payment.

Some benefits of an FHSA:

  • Contributions are tax deductible
  • Withdrawal to purchase a home is non-taxable
  • Growth is tax free
  • Maximum $40,000 contribution room
  • Maximum $8,000 contribution per year
  • 15 years to grow and use funds for buying a first home

Who can open a First Home Savings Account? To open an FHSA, you must be:

✓ 18 years of age or older
✓ A current tax resident of Canada
✓ A first time home buyer

See the Government of Canada site for more details.

So how much down payment do you need to save? Contact me for a free mortgage consultation!

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