Articles

  1. Splitting CPP Credits After Divorce and Future PaymentsWhen a Canadian marriage ends, a spouse may be able to share eligible CPP pension credits earned during a qualifying period of cohabitation. This changes the…
  2. Volunteer Firefighters Tax Credit And Other BenefitsCanada’s Volunteer Firefighters’ Tax Credit can reduce federal income tax for eligible volunteer firefighters and search-and-rescue volunteers. It is a…
  3. How PEI’s seniors property tax deferral worksCanada’s Prince Edward Island Seniors Property Tax Deferral Program lets eligible homeowners postpone property tax rather than pay the entire bill immediately.…
  4. GIS asset test and your savingsGIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) is a Canadian federal benefit that adds income for older adults with low income. It is not an Australian pension or…
  5. Making January Benefit Increases Work In Your BudgetFor Canadians receiving the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) or Old Age Security (OAS), January can bring a welcome change to monthly income. The adjustment is…
  6. Canada Recovery Benefit repayment rules and timelineThe Canada Recovery Benefit was a temporary Canadian payment of up to $300 a week for people who lost work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications…
  7. How the Quebec Solidarity Tax Credit works with federal programsCanada’s financial support system mixes tax credits, pensions and family payments that do not operate in the same way. The Quebec Solidarity Tax Credit (QSTC)…
  8. Why a federal minimum wage rise matters for employment insuranceA federal minimum wage increase can change what a worker earns, but it does not automatically reset their Employment Insurance rate. In Canada, the federal…
  9. How to apply for the Canada Pension Plan Disability BenefitApplying for Canada Pension Plan disability benefits from Australia can be complicated by medical evidence and federal procedures. The benefit is intended for…
  10. How the Ontario Senior Home Safety Tax Credit Reduces Renovation CostsThe Ontario program is designed to help eligible older residents pay for safety and accessibility upgrades. It operates through the tax system, so qualifying…