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Filing your tax return is step one — but Service Canada needs it processed, not just submitted. Here's how to confirm CRA has assessed your 2025 return and...
If your income dropped in 2025 due to widowhood, pension reduction, or retirement, the ISP-3041 form can help restore your GIS without waiting a full year. Here's exactly...
Filing T1032 to split pension income with your spouse can accidentally reduce or eliminate GIS payments. Here's how Canadian couples can avoid this costly tax trap before April...
Canadian seniors can file their 2025 tax return for free before April 30 using SimpleFile by Phone, CVITP clinics, or free online tools. Here's a step-by-step guide to...
Ontario and BC seniors who miss the April 30 GIS deadline don't just lose federal payments — GAINS and the BC Senior's Supplement stop too. Here's exactly how...
Every July, Service Canada resets GIS payments based on the prior year's tax return. Miss the April 30 filing deadline and your $1,109/month payment stops completely — overnight....
Permanent residents and non-citizens 65+ may qualify for OAS, GIS, and more in Canada. Here's what senior benefits are available to you and how residency years affect your...
Too much income for GIS? You may still qualify for OAS, CDCP dental coverage, provincial programs, and the GST/HST credit. Here's what Canadian seniors earning above the GIS...
If you're 65+ in Canada and not receiving GIS, you may be leaving over $1,100/month on the table. Here are the government benefits you could be missing —...
Missing the GIS tax deadline on April 30, 2026 doesn't reduce your payment — it stops it entirely. Here's exactly what happens and how to protect your monthly...