TFSAs must be held individually, but spouses can contribute to each other’s accounts

Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) are strictly individual accounts that cannot be jointly held. However, there are ways for couples to coordinate their TFSA strategies:

  • A spouse or common-law partner can contribute to their partner’s TFSA without affecting their own contribution room
  • All gains remain tax-free within the account regardless of who contributed
  • Contributions made during marriage may be subject to division in case of divorce
  • Each account holder maintains full control over their individual TFSA