Tax Benefits of an RESP

Use this calculator to see the tax benefits of investing in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
Alberta
Your taxable income (maximum value $1,000,000)
75,000
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Annual RESP contribution (maximum value $5,000)
2,500
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Contribute for (maximum 18 years)
18
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Rate of return (maximum value 16%)
6.00%
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Investment Value in 18 Years
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Assumptions
Calculations use marginal tax rates as of . Rates take all federal and provincial taxes and surtaxes into account and the basic personal tax credit. Annual RESP contributions are made at the start of each year. Calculations include the CESG grant.

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