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by kakatsu
Tue Jun 28, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Moving 401K to RRSP in Canada
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Thanks... Ok... so what if I agree to perioidic withdrawal... I talked to TIAA, they said it can be done in as little as 6 months. (I am okay with this). I understand that TIAA will determine the 15 or 30%, so once they agree to the above... I will (potentially) receive my $ with 15% subtracted, not...
by kakatsu
Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Moving 401K to RRSP in Canada
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

What about the W8BEN, when I sent it to 401 company ( TIAA CREF) I've read that it can reduce the 30 to 15%. When does that count, can I use it? If not, why not?

Thanks...
by kakatsu
Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:33 pm
Forum: Canada / United States Tax & Accounting
Topic: Moving 401K to RRSP in Canada
Replies: 5
Views: 3234

Moving 401K to RRSP in Canada

Hi! So I've noticed that this is advised against in most of the posts. Regardless, I do want to do it. But I need help doing it.! My situation. Im 30 (under 59.5) Finished working in NY for 3 years, have a 401A (supposedly similair to a 401K) which has accumulated about 15K. Half is contributed to b...