07/03/2026
What Counts as a TFSA Excess Contribution?
Your TFSA contribution room = (all annual limits you’ve accrued) − (all contributions you’ve made) + (prior-year withdrawals added back on Jan 1). If your deposits at any time exceed that room—by even $1—you’ve over-contributed. The CRA then applies a 1% per-month tax on the month’s highest excess balance until you remove it or the next year’s room absorbs it.
Understanding TFSA excess contribution is essential. Learn how to avoid penalties and maximize your savings wisely.