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posted Oct 30, 2019 7:59:44 AM

If my spouse buys spousal RRSP, who get the tax credit?

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Oct 30, 2019 7:59:45 AM

If your spouse purchases the RRSP, he/she is the "Contributor" and receives the tax credit on their return. 

The contribution is also limited by the Contributor's RRSP Deduction Limit, not the Annuitant's whose name the RRSP is in.