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Topics and Resources for Seniors

 

Government Benefits, Programs and Services - federal and provincial/territorial

Wills and Estate Planning

 

Government income programs

Old Age Security Pension (OAS)

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for Canadian seniors, the Allowance, and the Allowance for the Survivor

Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Retirement Pension

Canada Pension Plan Survivor Benefits (not just for seniors)

Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit (not just for seniors)

Did you stay home to raise young children?  Make sure you apply for the Child Rearing Drop-out when you apply for any CPP benefits.

Proposed changes to the CPP retirement pension

Québec Pension Plan (QPP) on Québec Pension Board website

 

Income tax information

Pension splitting

Attendant care expenses

Attendant care expenses paid to a retirement home

Disability supports deduction

Amount for an eligible dependent - A single person can claim a tax credit for a dependent child, grandchild, sibling, parent or grandparent.

Caregiver amount tax credit may be available if (dependent or non-dependent) parent or grandparent (over 65) lives with you, or if a dependent relative lives with you.

See non-refundable tax credits on the Filing Your Return page for tax credits available for seniors.

Do you qualify for the Service for Seniors Telefile to file your tax return?

Access your Old Age Security (OAS) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP) tax slips online.

You might save tax by sharing your CPP retirement pension with your spouse.

 

Revised: July 19, 2010

 

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