Greetings! Thank You for your RRSP business. The answers to your most frequently asked questions follow. If you have another question or require assistance, just click here to contact me.
Q: What is the RRSP contribution deadline for the 2011 tax year? A: February 29, 2012
Q: I want to make an additional contribution. Where do I send the cheque? A: For Empire Life RRSPs, make the cheque payable to ‘The Empire Life Insurance Company’ and send the cheque to:
Empire Life Head Office 259 King Street East Kingston, ON K7L 3A8
Be sure to include your RRSP # (it’s on your statement) and what fund you want to put the deposit into. If not noted, it will be invested as in the past.
Alternatively, if you saved your ‘Annual Investment Statement’ package, you can also use the enclosed ‘Give Yourself a Raise’ brochure and the included postage-paid envelope.
Q: How do I set up monthly deposits? A: Send a ‘void’ cheque along with a completed ‘Give Yourself a Raise’ brochure in the postage-paid envelope included with your ‘Annual Investment Statement’ package.
Q: How much can I contribute? A: Check your ‘Notice of Assessment’ from the last tax year to determine this. The maximum RRSP deduction limit for 2011 is $22,450 but if you have unused contribution room, your RRSP deduction limit for 2011 may be more than $22,450.
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