$713.34 Old Age Security Pension: Regarding the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, seniors in Canada who are 65 years of age or older have some encouraging news. Eligible applicants will start receiving a monthly payment of $713.34 in September 2024. This pension, which is constantly adjusted to reflect changes in the cost of living, assists thousands of older Canadians in maintaining financial security during retirement.
Seniors who are aged in between 65 years to 74 years old will get monthly payment of $713.34 from July to September 2024, while seniors who are aged more than 75 years old will receive $784.67 per month. To make sure these amounts stay up with the cost of living, they are modified on a quarterly basis to account for changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The deposit for September 2024 is scheduled to be made on September 25, 2024. The Old Age Security Pension next payment dates are as November 27, October 29, and December 20, 2024.
Old Age Security Pension Eligibility 2024
- You have to be at least 65 years old.
- You must be a legal resident of Canada for at least ten years after turning 18. You must have resided in Canada for a minimum of 40 years in order to get the full pension.
- If you are a foreign resident, the requirements rise to having resided in Canada for 20 years after turning 18 year.
OAS Clawback and Tax Considerations
Higher-income seniors may be liable to the OAS recovery tax, sometimes referred to as the OAS clawback, since OAS payments are regarded as taxable income. When an individual’s income surpasses a specific threshold, their OAS payments are reduced due to clawback. The threshold for the 2024 payment period is $86,912. Your OAS will be lowered by 15% if any excess income.
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Application Process to File OAS Pension 2024
If Service Canada has sufficient information about you, you may be automatically enrolled in the OAS program if you will shortly reach 65 years. In the event that you do not receive an automatic enrollment notice, you are required to apply via your My Service Canada Account online or by mail.
For your payments to start on time, the application process should begin six months before your 65th birthday. There is a maximum 11 month retroactive payment period if you apply after the deadline.
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Extra Advantages for seniors
Some seniors may be eligible for additional benefits in addition to OAS, such as:
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS): GIS is a benefit available to seniors with low incomes, it is added to your OAS benefits to aid with living expenditures.
- Allowance: A payment made to low-income people between the ages of 60 years to 64 years who receive OAS and GIS as a spouse or common-law partner.
- Allowance for the Survivor: For seniors with low income who are 60 years to 64 years old and have lost a spouse or partner.
Fact Check
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