Published: March 9, 2020
Last Updated: April 17, 2020
All amounts received as a consequence of termination of employment (job loss), even if received as damages, are fully taxable for Canadian income tax purposes in the year received. However, a portion of the payment may be eligible for transfer to an RRSP.
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