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TFSA over-contributions: How would the penalty apply in this scenario?

If my TFSA account is maxed and I want to transfer 5000 shares at $1.00 on August 2nd, 2011, and I was to sell the shares at $2.00 on January 3rd, 2012, would I have to pay tax on the gain plus 1% per ...
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What happens if TFSA contribution limits are exceeded?

When CRA says the annual limit for a TFSA is $5000, what does it mean? What happens if I put in $6000. The gains will be taxed? How exactly? Divide the gains by 1/6, then tax the 1/6 part???
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