
Simply put, to be eligible to open an RDSP, a person must meet the following four criteria:
- Qualify for the Disability Tax Credit – also known as the Disability Amount for tax purposes
- Be under the age of 60 – the RDSP must be opened before December 31st of the year in which the person turns 59
- Be a resident of Canada (currently living in Canada)
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number
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