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Topics/services specifically for seniors. For topics of interest to everyone, see Individuals.

Age Amount - The maximum amount is increased to $5,066.

Do you have to file a tax return? A list of reasons why you have to file a return (even if you have no tax to pay).	Paying your income tax by instalments Who has to pay tax by instalments, how much to pay, when to pay, how to pay.
RRSP options when turning 71 What you need to do with your RRSP.	Attendant care expenses paid to a retirement home What you may claim if you live in a retirement home.
Pension income splitting Reduce your income by splitting your pension income with your spouse or common-law partner.	Going down south? Tax implications if you plan on spending part of the year in the U.S. or elsewhere.
Service for Seniors For those who qualify, its an easy way to file your tax return over the telephone.	Information Slips Online For Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan recipients.
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Get or provide help filing income tax returns.	Non-resident Seniors Tax and filing information for non-residents.
Change of Address Change the address of your OAS and CPP cheques and correspondence.	Tax Treaties Details about Canada's tax agreements with other countries.

Seniors Canada On-line
An information resource for seniors including the new Guide to Government of Canada Services for Seniors.

Canada Pension Plan
Benefit and payment information

Old Age Security Program
Benefit and payment information

Veterans Affairs Canada
Information for Canada's veterans and their families

Health Canada
Information from the Division of Aging and Seniors

Consular Affairs
Information and assistance for Canadians abroad

Passport Office
Welcome to the Passport Office.

Student Connection Program
Training, designed for seniors, on how to use the Internet

Community Access Program
Learn to use computers and the Internet, and find public places where you can use both.