Assignment

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1. Kate's taxable income for 2015 was $72,500. She had a choice between investing $4,325 of her income in RRSP or investing that same amount in a plan that would give her a non-refundable federal tax credit of $750. Which option should she choose? By how much is she better off in tax saving?

2. For a 35-year old individual who hasn't made any TFSA contribution since 2009, what is the maximum contribution that he/she can make this year?

3. Use the CRA forms (T1 and necessary schedules) to answer the question. You need to navigate your way to locate the forms:

Calculate the Federal tax payable for the year 2015 for Mrs. Smith, given the following information:

Employment income: $142,000
Actual dividends: $6,400 (these are "eligible dividends") Employee CPP contribution: $ 920
EI premium: $730
Registered Pension Plan Contribution: $6,800 Union dues: $620
RRSP contribution: $5,000
Prize from winning the lottery: $25,400
Life Insurance benefit payment received: $105,300 Interest income: $18,000
Tuition fees: $5,560 (was in school full time from January to April and part- time from May to August)
Charitable donations: $5,320 Federal income tax deducted: $19,800
(Assume no more CPP contribution is required.)