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Here are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Spousal RRSP in Canada, explained in a simple language so that you understand these easily and decide your steps to be taken or not. Advantages and Disadvantages of Spousal RRSP in Canada When it comes to retirement planning for couples in Canada, the Spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plan…
Explaining the Canadian CRA Attribution Rules (sometimes loosely referred to as a 3-year attribution rule in contexts like spousal RRSPs). It lays out what the rules are, when they apply, what exceptions exist, and how to plan around them. Let’s begin and explore all one-by-one: CRA Attribution Rules (Including the 3-Year Rule) The attribution rules…
Spousal RRSP “3-Year Rule”, complete with explanations, examples, and planning tips. The concept of a spousal RRSP 3-year rule is often discussed by Canadian taxpayers and financial advisors alike, especially when couples try to split income by contributing to a spousal RRSP and then withdrawing early. In this post, I’ll explain the rule, walk through…
When you retire and begin receiving a pension from British Columbia’s Municipal Pension Plan (MPP), knowing exactly when your payments arrive becomes essential. After all, timing can affect your budgeting for rent or utilities, healthcare costs, or simply peace of mind. In this article, know how MPP sets its pension payment dates, what to expect…
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), has announced a $680 one-time payment by direct deposit, as the rising cost of living across Canada, many households are finding it harder to keep up with daily expenses. To ease this financial burden, the Government of Canada sanctioned this support. This special relief measure is designed to support low- and…
A step-by-step guide on changing name with the CRA after marriage, that explains what to do, how to do it, what documents you may need, and tips to make it smooth- all in one place Changing your name after marriage is exciting, but don’t forget to tell the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Updating the CRA…
$680 CRA payment income threshold, how it relates to existing CRA programs, what the income thresholds might be, and how Canadians can position themselves to qualify. Read below $680 payment eligibility threshold confirmed in official CRA sources, this post distinguishes between speculation and known rules. $680 CRA Payment Income Threshold The idea of a $680…
A step-by-step tutorial to download the CRA Charity Listing to CSV and filter it in excel, that you can easily follow along. Here’s your full tutorial: How to Download the CRA Charity Listing CSV and Filter It in Excel The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Charity Listings are available online as a searchable database. You can…
CRA $250 One-Time Inflation Relief Payment is rolling out, know the eligibility & payment schedule. This $250 relief is completely separate from your usual GST/HST credit. Many Canadians receive the GST/HST credit four times a year, but this $250 is designed as a stand-alone top-up. CRA $250 One-Time Inflation Relief Payment With the cost of…
Canada has recently introduced new support measures aimed at helping those who are living with disabilities or are seniors. One of the ideas floating around is a $2,200 payment tied to disability or senior benefits. Below, I’ve decoded the facts, what is known so far, and how it might relate to existing programs, plus how…