Transfers Between RRSPs
You may open as many RRSPs as you wish. You are free to transfer your RRSPs between financial institutions at any time without being subject to tax. You can also move some or all of your money between eligible investments within your RRSP.
Withholding Taxes
Funds withdrawn from an RRSP will be charged withholding taxes. This amount must be held back by the plan administrator and remitted to the government on your behalf.
Effective January 1, 2005, the following withholding tax rates apply:
Amount of RRSP Withdrawal All Provinces Except Quebec/Quebec
Up to and including $5,000 10%/21%
$5,000.01 to $15,000 20%/26%
More than $15,000 30%/31%
You will receive a T4 RRSP receipt for any funds withdrawn during the year showing the amount to be included in your taxable income and the credit for the withholding tax.