* Canadian residents age 18 or older can contribute up to $5,000 annually to a TFSA.
* Investment income earned in a TFSA is tax-free.
* Withdrawals from a TFSA are tax-free.
* Unused TFSA contribution room is carried forward and accumulates in future years.
* Full amount of withdrawals can be put back into the TFSA in future years. Re-contributing in the same year may result in an over-contribution amount which would be subject to a penalty tax.
* Choose from a wide range of investment options such as mutual funds, Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and bonds.
* Contributions are not tax-deductible.
* Neither income earned within a TFSA nor withdrawals from it affect eligibility for federal income-tested benefits and credits, such as Old Age Security, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and the Canada Child Tax Benefit.
* Funds can be given to a spouse or common-law partner for them to invest in their TFSA.
* TFSA assets can generally be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner upon death.