by adminaccountantcpa | Mar 27, 2019 | Tax Information
Here is a summary of some of the changes announced in the Federal Budget which was presented on March 19, 2019. 1. Interest Rates and Repayments for Canadian Student Loans In 2019-2020, the interest rate on Canada Student Loans will be lowered to Prime while the fixed...
by adminaccountantcpa | Mar 14, 2019 | Retirement Saving
Previously the Old Age Security (OAS) benefits were automatically paid to eligible recipients when they reached 65 years of age. In 2013 the government gave recipients the option of deferring these payments for up to 5 years. This results in an increase in the monthly...
by adminaccountantcpa | Mar 6, 2019 | Retirement Saving
Why are these changes needed On January 1, 2019, the Federal government started making enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). These changes are being made to cope with the increasing number of people who will be retiring in the future without any savings....