The Liberals proposed the ‘First Home Savings Account’ (FHSA) as part of their 2021 election platform to help Canadians under the age of 40 save for a down payment on their first home.

The account will be a combination of an RRSP and a TFSA. Contributions to the FHSA will provide the taxpayer with a deduction that can be used to reduce their income for the year. The maximum contribution is $40,000, and account funds will grow tax-free. When the funds are withdrawn, the growth won’t be taxable if the funds are used to purchase the taxpayer’s first home. Read more…