TFSA Contribution Limits
Annual contribution limit for tax-free savings accounts
What is the annual TFSA Contribution Limits?
Your TFSA contribution limit is the maximum amount that you can contribute to your TFSA.
A penalty of 1% per month will be assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on the amount that is over your total contribution room for your tax-free savings account.
Table: TFSA Contribution Limit
Year | TFSA Contribution Limit | Cumulative Total |
---|---|---|
2009 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
2010 | $5,000 | $10,000 |
2011 | $5,000 | $15,000 |
2012 | $5,000 | $20,000 |
2013 | $5,500 | $25,500 |
2014 | $5,500 | $31,000 |
2015 | $10,000 | $41,000 |
2016 | $5,500 | $46,500 |
2017 | $5,500 | $52,000 |
2018 | Indexed to inflation | - - |
2019 | Indexed to Inflation | - - |