This year’s RSP contribution deadline is February 29, 2024

This year’s RSP contribution deadline is February 29, 2024
The RSP deadline is fast approaching and here are some important things to remember.
 
Issuing a New Policy with EZcomplete®
All online applications must be digitally signed and submitted and have a date stamp no later than February 29, 2024.

Issuing a New Policy using Paper Application
For contributions to qualify for the first 60 days, all paperwork must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable® must receive all paperwork by March 8, 2024

Deposits to an Existing Policy
Advisors can set up a one-time or recurring deposit or edit an existing pre-authorized debit already in place using EZtransact™. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt. 
 
Clients can make online deposits to Equitable through their financial institution’s online banking service. Online deposits must be made and have a date stamp by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.  

Clients can also make a new deposit to an existing policy by cheque. The cheque must be dated and signed by February 29, 2024. Equitable must receive the cheque no later than March 8, 2024.

If online banking is being used to fund the policy – either topping up an existing policy or opening a new policy – the online banking transaction must be completed by February 29, 2024, to receive a 2023 tax receipt. 

Please note that cheques and other paperwork cannot be backdated.  They must be completed and signed by February 29, 2024, to qualify for a 2023 tax receipt.

If you haven’t already done so, consider EZcomplete and EZtransact our easy and fast online application and deposit tools to make life easier this RSP season. 
 
For more information, please contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager.
 
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Posted February 14, 2024