Life License Qualification Program LLQP Reddit Questions

Mohammed’s plan allows him to make contributions that are not tax-deductible, and he is also not taxed on withdrawals, indicating that his employer’s plan is a group TFSA. In a TFSA, contributions are made with after-tax dollars, and withdrawals (including any growth) are tax-free, consistent with the LLQP outline on TFSAs. This is distinct from other retirement accounts, such as RRSPs, which provide tax deductions on contributions but tax the withdrawals as income​​.

Options A, B, and D are incorrect because these plans involve different tax treatments where contributions may be tax-deductible, and withdrawals are generally taxable.

A life annuity typically provides the highest monthly benefit compared to other annuity types because it does not include additional guarantees or features that reduce the payout, such as a guarantee period or indexing. Since Arianna is healthy and seeking the highest monthly income, a standard life annuity, which pays a fixed income for life without any additional features, will maximize her monthly benefit. LLQP resources confirm that adding options like guarantees or indexing typically lowers the monthly payout due to the insurer’s increased liability​​.

Option B would provide a lower benefit than a standard life annuity because of the 10-year guarantee. Option C (Indexed annuity) would have lower initial payments due to the cost of inflation protection, and Option D (Joint life annuity) would provide less income as it is designed to continue payments to a surviving spouse.

In a non-registered equity segregated fund, capital gains are only 50% taxable under Canadian tax rules. Amber’s investment grew by $15,000, which represents a capital gain. As per LLQP guidelines, capital gains on non-registered investments are subject to preferential tax treatment, meaning only half of the gain is added to taxable income. Therefore, only $7,500 of the gain will be taxable. This treatment is consistent with capital gains taxation principles outlined in the LLQP material, where only the taxable portion of the capital gain is reported, resulting in reduced tax liability compared to regular income​​.

Group segregated funds typically have lower Management Expense Ratios (MERs) than individual segregated funds because group plans benefit from economies of scale and pooled investment options. LLQP highlights that group plans often have reduced fees compared to individual plans due to collective investment and reduced administrative costs​.

Options A and B are incorrect as group plans typically feature lower costs and don’t often charge switching fees. Option C is incorrect as individual segregated funds typically have more flexible death benefit guarantee options, not special rates in group plans.