The Maximum Amount an Individual Can Contribute to His or Her

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Short Answer

The maximum amount an individual can contribute to his or her Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) for a year is set from time to time by the Regulations of the Income Tax Act. For the year 2013, the maximum contribution was the lesser of $23,820 or 18% of the individual's "earned income" during 2012. What was the lowest amount of earned income for 2012 at which an individual could make a full $23,820 contribution in 2013? (Round to the nearest dollar.)

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Definitions:

Loss of $1,000

A financial term indicating that an entity has incurred a negative financial result, specifically being $1,000 less than initially accounted for or expected.

Impairment Loss

A reduction in the book value of an asset when its fair market value falls below its carrying amount on the balance sheet, indicating a permanent decline in value.

Accumulated Depreciation

Represents the total depreciation expenses charged against a fixed asset since it was put into use, reflecting its decrease in value over time.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded for an asset since it was put into use, reducing its book value.