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Don
August 16, 2021 11:25 pmWhy is it so hard to get a form in order to get my gis back ?
PensionExpert
August 18, 2021 4:18 pmApparently, there are many seniors who are caught in the reduction of their GIS amount because of the CERB benefits they received in 2020. There isn’t any update from Service Canada or Canada Revenue Agency on how to handle this issue. The only way is to file your complaint to your local MP’s office and try to turn this issue an election topic so the next government will take action!
Anne Fletcher
February 12, 2022 2:35 pmIs tax-exempt “on reserve:” employment income part of the GIS benefit amount calculation?
PensionExpert
February 13, 2022 10:17 pmHello Anne,
the only exempted income under GIS program are:
Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor payments
If you are employed or self-employed and receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, you can earn up to $5,000 and still receive the full benefit amount. For earnings between $5,000 and $15,000, your Guaranteed Income Supplement will be reduced by 50 cents for every dollar of income you receive
Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan contributions and your Employment Insurance premiums
Canada Pension Plan or Quebec Pension Plan contributions and your Employment Insurance premiums of net self-employment income
Deductions, such as union dues, RRSP deduction, moving expenses and other employment expenses
Other sources of income might be exempted under CRA income tax program but does not apply to GIS. Please check with Pension call centre for more details.
John T
PensionCanada.ca Team