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I am embarking on a strategy to transfer my ($120k) 401k to my Cdn RRSP over the next 3-5 years in a manner to minimize tax implications. Am retired 55 year old Cdn citizen, living in Canada.
My assumptions:
1. I am transfering the entire 401k balance to an IRA without penalty or tax implication.
2 ...

Am Cdn citizen with IRA from prior US employment. If I begin to take distributions from that IRA, I have been advised to limit my time in US to 30 days at a time so I do not jeopardize residency status with potential IRS tax`implications. Specifically, I must limit my physical presence in the U.S ...

I have 'moved' a locked in RRSP from one institution to another, cuurent value $250,000. It currently sits in a RRSP savings account pending recommendations on investment options/strategies/etc. I am also re-mortgaging my primary residence for the same anount. Can I 'associate' the 2 events in a ...

Thanks for the insights. Would still like clarification on whether the 10% "early withdrwal penalty" can be applied to the Canadian tax credit calculation.
Nelsona's advice from another inquiry ("IRA withdrawal;randyb") was:

"The entire withdrawl is taxable. The final US tax, along with the ...

I am a Canadian citizen, but still retain a 100k balance in a 401 k in the US (where I once worked).
Been back in Canada for two years, am 54 years old, retired, and would like to withdraw the 100K.
Can I withdraw directly from the 401k without first transfering to an IRA?
What are the penalties ...