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Is McDonald's Corp (MCD) better in a TFSA, RRSP, or taxable account?

Q: Is McDonald's Corp (MCD) better in a TFSA or RRSP?

The simplified educational read favours RRSP. US dividends are generally exempt from US withholding in an RRSP, while the TFSA leak is unrecoverable.

Q: How are McDonald's Corp dividends taxed for Canadians?

McDonald's Corp dividends are characterised as US-source foreign income. US withholding is generally creditable, but the dividend is foreign income and does not get the Canadian dividend tax credit.

McDonald's Corp (MCD) trades on NYSE and is US-domiciled. Here is the educational, tax-aware account-location read for Canadian investors deciding between a TFSA, RRSP, and taxable account.

Important: General education only — not financial, tax, legal, accounting, or investment advice. It does not know your province, income, contribution room, or suitability. Verify with the issuer, CRA, or a qualified professional.

Educational account fit: RRSP

US dividends are generally exempt from US withholding in an RRSP, while the TFSA leak is unrecoverable.

Dividend character: US-source foreign income. Listing eligibility: Yes* — Listed on NYSE, a designated exchange in this build's exchange map

MCD across account types

TFSA

US withholding is generally 15% of dividends and is unrecoverable inside a TFSA.

RRSP

Canada-US treaty treatment generally removes US withholding for directly held US dividends in an RRSP.

Taxable (non-registered)

US withholding is generally creditable, but the dividend is foreign income and does not get the Canadian dividend tax credit.

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