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  1. How to apply for CPP benefits after a parent diesWhen a parent dies, family members may be eligible for payments from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). These benefits are separate from the deceased person’s…
  2. Using CRA tax packages with confidenceCanada Revenue Agency tax packages can help seniors prepare an accurate income tax and benefit return without relying on guesswork. Although many older adults…
  3. How to challenge a denied CPP applicationA denial of Canada Pension Plan benefits can be unsettling, especially when the payment would help cover housing, food, medication, or other regular expenses.…
  4. How students can apply for the Canada Child BenefitThe Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a monthly, tax-free payment that helps eligible families cover the cost of raising children under 18. Being enrolled in…
  5. How to Calculate Your GIS Entitlement for 2025The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) provides a monthly, tax-free payment to low-income seniors who receive Old Age Security (OAS). Your entitlement depends…
  6. How to Apply for the Canada Pension Plan for Self-Employed WorkersSelf-employed Canadians generally participate in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) through their personal income tax return rather than through an employer payroll…
  7. How to Use the Canada Child Benefit for School SuppliesBack-to-school costs can place pressure on a household budget, especially when several children need new clothing, technology, transportation, and classroom…
  8. How to Get a CPP Disability Benefit While WorkingA person may qualify for the Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D) benefit even while earning employment income. Working does not automatically prove that a…
  9. Reporting a marital status change for Canadian benefitsA marriage, separation, divorce, common-law relationship, or bereavement can change the amount of government support a household receives. Programs such as the…
  10. How to understand your T4A slip for government benefitsA T4A slip reports certain pension, retirement, annuity, and other income paid during the tax year. Canadians may receive one when they collect government…