Death of an RRSP Annuitant

KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: QAFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

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  • Define refund of premiums.1
  • Identify the plans from which a refund of premiums may be received.2
  • Define the beneficiaries who may qualify to receive a refund of premiums from a deceased annuitant/plan member’s registered plan.3
    • Surviving spouse
    • Financially dependent child or grandchild
    • Child or grandchild who is financially dependent due to an impairment in physical or mental functions 
  • Define financially dependent with respect to the qualification of a dependent child or grandchild.4 
  • Explain how a refund of premiums defers income tax consequences from the deceased plan member to a qualified beneficiary.   
  • Identify the types of plans of a qualified beneficiary to which capital property may be transferred tax-deferred from a Registered Retirement Savings Plan due to the death of an annuitant.5
  • Identify the individuals who must file a joint election with the Canada Revenue Agency to qualify the contribution received from a deceased annuitant’s assets as a refund of premiums.6
  • Explain how proceeds received directly by a qualified beneficiary from a deceased annuitant’s registered plan will be treated for tax purposes. 
  • Explain how a qualified beneficiary who receives proceeds indirectly from a deceased annuitant’s registered plan may defer the taxes on such an amount.  
  • Explain who may contribute to a spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plan on behalf of a deceased contributing spouse.  
  • Explain how the death of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan annuitant is treated for tax purposes. 
    • When the surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Savings Plan
    • When the surviving spouse is not the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Income Fund, and a qualified beneficiary is named
    • When the surviving spouse is not the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Income Fund, and no qualified beneficiaries are named


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KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF: CFP® Professionals

Highest Knowledge Level: Understanding


Knowledge Levels and Associated Verbs


Awareness
The state of being aware that something exists / to have familiarity with a particular activity or subject
Understanding
To comprehend the general relationship of particulars / to have an expertise with how something works
Application
Ability to put information to use / to use knowledge for relevant, practical purposes
Evaluation
To judge or conclude by utilizing data / a systematic determination of something’s worth or significance
Define
To state exactly the meaning of
Identify
To be aware of / to recognize and correctly name / to locate an appropriate resource
Explain
To make clear the meaning of / to describe something in more detail or reveal relevant facts or ideas related to it
Determine
To ascertain / to come to a decision, such as by investigation or reasoning
Compare
To note the similarities and differences between two or more things
Estimate
To determine an approximate value for
Calculate
To find the value using mathematics
Convert
To change from one form or purpose to another
Evaluate
To reach a conclusion or make a through careful study
Interpret
To give the meaning of / to construe or understand / to translate orally

Hold cursor over or click on each term to read its definition.

  • Define refund of premiums.1
  • Identify the plans from which a refund of premiums may be received.2
  • Define the beneficiaries who may qualify to receive a refund of premiums from a deceased annuitant/plan member’s registered plan.3
    • Surviving spouse
    • Financially dependent child or grandchild
    • Child or grandchild who is financially dependent due to an impairment in physical or mental functions 
  • Define financially dependent with respect to the qualification of a dependent child or grandchild.4 
  • Explain how a refund of premiums defers income tax consequences from the deceased plan member to a qualified beneficiary.   
  • Identify the types of plans of a qualified beneficiary to which capital property may be transferred tax-deferred from a Registered Retirement Savings Plan due to the death of an annuitant.5
  • Identify the individuals who must file a joint election with the Canada Revenue Agency to qualify the contribution received from a deceased annuitant’s assets as a refund of premiums.6
  • Explain how proceeds received directly by a qualified beneficiary from a deceased annuitant’s registered plan will be treated for tax purposes. 
  • Explain how a qualified beneficiary who receives proceeds indirectly from a deceased annuitant’s registered plan may defer the taxes on such an amount.  
  • Explain who may contribute to a spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plan on behalf of a deceased contributing spouse.  
  • Explain how the death of a Registered Retirement Savings Plan annuitant is treated for tax purposes. 
    • When the surviving spouse is the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Savings Plan
    • When the surviving spouse is not the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Income Fund, and a qualified beneficiary is named
    • When the surviving spouse is not the sole beneficiary of the deceased’s Registered Retirement Income Fund, and no qualified beneficiaries are named

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