Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Income tax"
Yukon Territory
Yukon Income Tax
General information on Yukon Income Tax, including taxation rates and a listing of non-refundable tax credits.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Finance.
Canada
Attendant Care Expenses Paid to a Retirement Home
Starting with the 2002 tax year, seniors who are eligible to claim the disability amount and who live in a retirement home can claim attendant care expenses as a medical expense.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Business Investment Losses IT-484R2
This bulletin discusses the various provisions of the Act relevant to determining what constitutes a taxpayer's allowable business investment loss for a taxation year and the deductibility of such a loss.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Can you claim the caregiver amount?
Answer a few questions to find out if you can claim the caregiver amount on your tax return.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Contact Information :
- T.I.P.S. - Tax Information Phone Service (toll free automated service):: 1-800-267-6999
- Individual income tax enquiries (toll free):: 1-800-959-8281
- TTY (Teletypewriter): 1-800-665-0354
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Canadian Residents Going Down South
If you spend time in the United States for health reasons or on vacation and still maintain residential ties in Canada, this pamphlet will explain certain income tax requirements and American tax laws that mat apply to you.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Change of Address
CRA now accepts changes of address via the internet. This webpage explains how to submit a change of address or make changes to your direct deposit information. Please note they will not forward your new information to other government departments. If you want other departments or organizations informed, you must do so yourself.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Claiming medical expenses
The medical expenses amount is a non-refundable tax credit which reduces the amount of federal income tax you pay.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
Under the program, volunteers from a variety of backgrounds provide eligible individuals with free help to complete their income tax and benefit returns.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency.
Contact Information :
- Toll-Free: 1 800 959-8281
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Application :
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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program - Become a volunteer
This site invites volunteers to help people, who cannot pay for assistance, to complete their income tax and benefit returns.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Conducting business on the Internet
Information for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations on doing business over the Internet.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Consent Form - Form T1013
Form T1013 authorizing Revenue Canada to release confidential taxpayer information to designated representative in matters pertaining to the Income Tax Act.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency.
Death Benefits IT-508R
This bulletin discusses some of the types of payments which qualify as the gross amount of a death benefit. The calculation of a death benefit is also explained in situations where qualifying payments are made over more than one taxation year or received from more than one office or employment.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Death of a Partner or of a Retired Partner IT278R2
This bulletin explains the tax consequences of the death of a partner or of a retired partner in relation to income from the partnership (either before or after death), disposition of the interest in the partnership and any unfulfilled rights the partner or retired partner may have from the partnership. Also discussed are the types of income tax returns that may be filed.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Death of a RRIF Annuitant
This information sheet explains the taxation of registered retirement income fund (RRIF) amounts when the annuitant dies. It explains how they are reported, and the options that are available to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Death of an RRSP Annuitant
This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Death of an RRSP Annuitant - RC4177
This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in an RRSP at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.This information sheet contains general information about the taxation of amounts held in an RRSP at the time the annuitant died and the taxation of amounts paid out of an RRSP because the annuitant died. It explains how these amounts are generally reported, and the options that are available to the deceased annuitant's legal representative and the qualified beneficiaries to reduce or defer the tax liability resulting from the annuitant's death.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Determination of an Individual's Residence Status IT-221R2
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the Department's position concerning the determination of an individual's residence status for income tax purposes
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Direct Deposit Request, Individuals Form T1-DD(1)
Form T1-DD(1) to start direct deposit of your income tax refund, goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit payments, and/or the Canada Child Tax Benefits payments.
Source : Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
Disability Tax Credit Certificate (Form T2201)
The disability amount is a non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax that an individual has to pay. Part or all of this amount may be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner, or another supporting person. This Web page links to the tax form (T2201) to apply for this credit.
Source : Government of Canada. Canada Revenue Agency
Do you have to file a tax return?
This page describes the circumstances that require you to file an income tax return.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Eligible Capital Property - Rules Where a Taxpayer has ceased carrying on a business or has died
Eligible Capital Property - Rules Where a Taxpayer Has Ceased Carrying on a Business or Has Died
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Eligible Funeral Arrangements (IT-531 ) - Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
This bulletin discusses the income tax implications of the use of pre-paid funeral and cemetery arrangements.
Executors
Coping with the death of a loved one is difficult. We at CRA recognize that you are going through a very difficult time. With this in mind, we hope the following publications will help you by answering some questions you may have.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
Gifts of Capital Properties to a Charity and Others IT288R2
This bulletin discusses a designation that is available to a taxpayer (a donor) who makes a gift of capital property to a registered charity or certain other entities.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay.
Source : Canada Revenue Agency
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