RRSP
RRSP contribution receipt
Issued by: Your RRSP provider (bank, broker, insurer) Deadline: Within a few weeks of contribution; March receipt by end of February
What is this slip?
Confirms your RRSP contributions and the amounts you can deduct. You receive separate receipts for contributions made in the first 60 days of the year (which can apply to the prior tax year).
Every box explained
| Box | Label | Where it goes on your T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution amount | Contribution amount The amount contributed to your RRSP. Goes to: Line 20800 of your T1 (subject to your deduction limit) | Line 20800 of your T1 (subject to your deduction limit) |
| Period | Contribution period Either "March 2 to December 31" or "January 1 to March 1" (first 60 days). First-60-days contributions can be applied to either the current or previous tax year. Goes to: Determines which year you can deduct the contribution | Determines which year you can deduct the contribution |
Quick tips
- You can view slips filed by your employer or payer in CRA My Account — usually within a few days of the February 28 deadline.
- If you received this slip but haven't filed your return, the income is still taxable. File using your own records if the slip is late.
- Keep your slips for at least 6 years — CRA can reassess that far back.
Calculate your tax with these numbers
Put your slip amounts into our income tax calculator to see your full federal + provincial breakdown.
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