Mr. Mendez earned income for the first time in 2019. At the end of the year, his unused RRSP deduction limit was $12,000. For the 2020 tax year, his new contribution room was $11,250. Mr. Mendez is also very careful and has not "over-contributed" to his RRSP so far. On July 2nd last year, he made a $30,000 contribution to his RRSP. But on December 2nd, he realized he had calculated wrong and had over-contributed for the year. Now Mr. Mendez is facing an over-contribution penalty and must remove funds from his RRSP. What is the total amount of the financial penalty that Shawn owes to Canada Revenue Agency due to his "excess" contribution?   $190.00   237.50   $270.00   $337.50

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Mr. Mendez earned income for the first time in 2019. At the end of the year, his unused RRSP deduction limit was $12,000. For the 2020 tax year, his new contribution room was $11,250. Mr. Mendez is also very careful and has not "over-contributed" to his RRSP so far. On July 2nd last year, he made a $30,000 contribution to his RRSP. But on December 2nd, he realized he had calculated wrong and had over-contributed for the year. Now Mr. Mendez is facing an over-contribution penalty and must remove funds from his RRSP. What is the total amount of the financial penalty that Shawn owes to Canada Revenue Agency due to his "excess" contribution?

 

$190.00

 

237.50

 

$270.00

 

$337.50

 

 

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