Anti-avoidance rules for RRSPs and RRIFs

The anti-avoidance rules provide for a special tax on certain advantages that unduly exploit the tax attributes of an RRSP and RRIF as well as special taxes on prohibited investments and on non-qualified investments

The existing anti-avoidance rules applicable to registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and registered retirement income funds (RRIFs) have been enhanced to prevent any aggressive tax planning.

The rules impose a tax on non-qualified investments, prohibited investments and advantages provided in relation to an RRSP or RRIF.

Services and information

Tax payable on non-qualified investments

Implications when RRSPs or RRIFs hold non-qualified investments

Tax payable on prohibited investments

Implications when RRSPs or RRIFs hold prohibited investments

Tax payable on an advantage

Implications of benefits, loans or debts

Refund of taxes paid on non-qualified or prohibited investments

Refund of taxes and how to claim a refund

How to request a waiver or a cancellation of taxes

Request a waiver or cancellation of taxes and where to send

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2026-04-09