Seniors 60 and Older
Are you 60 or older? Did you know that you may be eligible for tax benefits based on your age and your situation at the end of the year? In all cases, you have to meet the eligibility requirements for a benefit to receive it.
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If you have a job or you rejoined the workforce before 2025, you may be eligible for the tax credit for career extension.
If you are losing your independence or you need medical care, you may be eligible for the following tax benefits:
- Refundable tax credit for medical expenses
- Medical expenses
- Expenses for medical services not available in your area
- Amount for a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions
Did you know that there are tax credits caregivers can claim?
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If your income is low, you may be eligible for the following tax credits and programs:
- Tax shield
- Solidarity tax credit
- Work premium tax credits
- Amount for a person living alone
- Amount for retirement income
- Shelter Allowance Program
Did you know you may be eligible for the Income Tax Assistance Program, which is free of charge?
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You may also be able to receive any of the deductions below:
You may be eligible for the following tax benefits:
If you are losing your independence or you need medical care, you may be eligible for the following tax benefits:
- Refundable tax credit for medical expenses
- Medical expenses
- Expenses for medical services not available in your area
- Amount for a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions
Did you know that there are tax credits caregivers can claim?
If your income is low, you may be eligible for the following tax credits and programs:
- Tax shield
- Solidarity tax credit
- Work premium tax credits
- Age amount
- Amount for a person living alone
- Amount for retirement income
- Shelter Allowance Program
Did you know you may be eligible for the Income Tax Assistance Program, which is free of charge?
You may also be able to receive any of the deductions below:
- Deduction for retirement income transferred to your spouse on December 31
- Deduction for a repayment of amounts overpaid to you
- Deduction for amounts transferred to an RPP, an RRSP, a RRIF, a PRPP/VRSP or an annuity
- Deduction for an amount already included in income (RRSP or RRIF)
- Deduction for a refund of unused RRSP or PRPP/VRSP contributions
You may be eligible for the following tax credits:
- Tax credit for home-support services for seniors
- Tax credit for career extension
- Senior assistance tax credit
- Age amount
- Amount for a person living alone
- Amount for retirement income
- Grant for seniors to offset a municipal tax increase
If you are losing your independence or you need medical care, you may be eligible for the following tax benefits:
- Independent living tax credit for seniors
- Refundable tax credit for medical expenses
- Tax credit for home-support services for seniors
- Medical expenses
- Expenses for medical services not available in your area
- Amount for a severe and prolonged impairment in mental or physical functions
Did you know that there are tax credits caregivers can claim?
If your income is low, you may be eligible for the following tax credits and programs:
- Tax shield
- Solidarity tax credit
- Senior assistance tax credit
- Work premium tax credits
- Age amount
- Amount for a person living alone
- Amount for retirement income
- Shelter Allowance Program
Did you know you may be eligible for the Income Tax Assistance Program, which is free of charge?
You may also be able to receive any of the deductions below:
- Deduction for retirement income transferred to your spouse on December 31
- Deduction for a repayment of amounts overpaid to you
- Deduction for amounts transferred to an RPP, an RRSP, a RRIF, a PRPP/VRSP or an annuity
- Deduction for an amount already included in income (RRSP or RRIF)
- Deduction for a refund of unused RRSP or PRPP/VRSP contributions
Other topics that may interest you
Effective January 1, 2024, workers 65 or older can choose to stop contributing to the Québec Pension Plan (QPP), provided they receive a QPP or CPP retirement pension.
In addition, the obligation to contribute to the QPP has ended for workers over 72, for all workers subject to the contribution provided for by the Act respecting the Québec Pension Plan.
For details, see the Tax News article
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If you are a senior, the following topics may be relevant to you: