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The 3 RRSP Meltdown Strategies Every Canadian Business Owner Should Know

Dec 31, 2025
34 mins

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Are you unknowingly turning your RRSP into a massive tax bill instead of a wealth-building tool?

Most Canadians — especially incorporated business owners — obsess over contributing to their RRSPs but give almost no thought to how that money comes out. Without a clear withdrawal plan, years of disciplined saving can result in forced withdrawals, top tax brackets, and a painful handoff to the CRA later in life. This episode reframes RRSPs not as a “set it and forget it” account, but as one moving part in a much bigger wealth system that needs intention, timing, and strategy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • How to use low- or no-income years to strategically draw down your RRSP before forced withdrawals kick in

  • How leverage strategies can offset RRSP taxes while increasing access to capital and preserving net worth

  • Why delaying other income sources like CPP and OAS can dramatically improve your overall tax efficiency


Press play now to learn how to turn your RRSP from a future tax liability into a flexible, intentional part of your long-term wealth system.

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  • …taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;
  • …investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;
  • …letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;
  • …investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,
  • …wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.

A strong Canadian wealth plan for business owners goes far beyond saving—it’s about aligning RRSP optimization, meltdown strategies, and tax-efficient investing within a clear financial system. By understanding personal vs corporate tax planning, salary vs dividends in Canada, and how to structure financial buckets across RRSPs, corporations, real estate, and non-registered investments, entrepreneurs can reduce income tax while building long-term wealth. Thoughtful retirement planning tools, capital gains strategies, and passive income planning support financial

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