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posted Apr 7, 2020 10:34:19 PM

I updated my contribution limit to 0 (due to negative # on NOA) in the RRSP profile screen. But old limit figure still shows on the RRSP summary afterwards? How to fix?

Will turbo tax accept a new contribution limit corrected to zero?

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Level 15
May 6, 2020 3:32:00 PM

You can not enter a Negative RRSP Deduction in TurboTax. If you do have a negative number here, CRA will make the adjustments once you file your return with "earned income" and open up more room.

 

If you have a negative number here and have made a contribution when you are considered to have Zero room, you will see an effect from CRA on the Excess Contribution Amount of $2,000 that is allowed. CRA will also adjust your deduction limit when you file to agree with their records showing the negative amount.

 

From this article at TaxTips.ca: RRSP Contribution Limits  A taxpayer can contribute up to the amount of their deduction limit, plus an excess contribution as long as the total excess contribution never exceeds $2,000.  However, the allowed excess will be less than $2,000 when the deduction limit is negative due to a PSPA amount.  Also, only taxpayers who are 19 or older in the taxation year qualify to have an excess amount.  Any excess contribution over $2,000 may be subject to a 1% per month tax.