Episode

TFSA US Withholding Tax: What You've Been Told Is Wrong

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The Beavis Wealth Podcast
Published
Feb 10, 2026
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587
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Summary

In this episode, I break down the 15% U.S. withholding tax and explain why the “never hold U.S. stocks in a TFSA” rule is often misunderstood. I look at when the warning is valid—and when avoiding U.S. investments can actually hurt long-term results. W...