How many years can I carry my RSP contributions forward?

[TurboTaxJeffrey · Accepted solution]

You may show RRSP contributions as unclaimed for as long as you wish.  This can be handy if you know your income is going to increase in a future tax year, as the deduction will save more at a greater tax bracket.

You do still need to report the contributions for the tax year they were made.

[TonyC11]

Not past Age 71 to your own RRSPs.
 Not past Age 71 of your spouse in the case of spousal RRSP contributions.
CRA Guide T4040 refers.

[TurboTaxJeffrey]

I seriously doubt that is the case here Tony.  By that age, most people are moving their money out of RRSPs and into RRIFS and/or annuities.

[TurboTaxJeffrey]

As to the practicality of carrying the contributions forward, the longer a taxpayer waits to claim the deduction the less benefit any additional tax savings would be.