Retirement Annuity Or Tax-Free Savings Account?

“Both a retirement annuity (RA) and a tax-free savings account (TFSA) save you tax, but in different ways,” explains Duma Mxenge, Business Development Manager at Satrix. “Your RA is a pension funding vehicle, and by contributing to it, your taxable income is reduced, which is an immediate tax saving in your monthly income in comparison to your TFSA. Your TFSA gives you tax relief at the end of the savings period by saving you from paying capital gains tax, tax on interest income and dividends tax.” 

In the tables below, Satrix outlines the rules and restrictions for each option.  

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