10/13/2026
Withdrew $5,000 from your TFSA this year?
You might assume you can simply put that same $5,000 back whenever you're ready.
But there's an important rule to remember.
In Canada, TFSA withdrawals generally create new contribution room on January 1 of the following calendar year, not immediately.
If you recontribute before then without sufficient unused room, you could face a tax on the excess contribution.
We've put together a simple example showing how this works—and why checking your available room matters.
Take a look, and share this with someone who has a TFSA. It could save them an avoidable surprise.
For general educational purposes only. Individual circumstances may vary.