Can I claim a 2015 Bonus Payment paid in the first 60 days of 2016 on my 2017 Tax Return?

[thunderpounder]

I received a 2015 performance bonus at the end of Feb 2016 which I rolled directly into my RRSP.  For some reason (stupidity) I didn't think I could claim the contribution and filed my 2016 return without including the receipt that was provided.  Given that it was paid in the first 60 days of 2016 can I just apply it to my 2017 tax return as a regular contribution?  I have available contribution space.

Similarly, I am about to receive my 2017 performance bonus at the end of Feb 2018 which I hope to deposit directly into my RRSP once again.  Can I make the deposit at the end of February but not claim the receipt until I file my 2018 taxes?  The 2017 bonus contribution will put me over the 2017 contribution limit if I can't defer it until 2018.

Thank you very much,

J

[TurboTaxMary-Ann1]

You will need to file an adjustment to your 2016 income tax return to report the RRSP contribution and can then choose to carry it forward to 2017.

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