Harper Government is Further Increasing its Support for Seniors Across Canada
Minister Findlay highlights the increases in credits and benefits available to seniors in EAP 2015
(firmenpresse) - MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 06/25/15 -- Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, and Robert Goguen, MP of Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe, met with residents at the Peoples Park Tower today to promote the Government of Canada's support for seniors through tax relief measures, such as pension income splitting, the family caregiver amount, the public transit amount, the disability tax credit, and higher allowable contributions to Tax-Free Savings Accounts, as outlined in Economic Action Plan 2015.
The federal Government has made supporting seniors a priority and recognizes the pivotal role they have played in building Canada's economic prosperity. Seniors can access a variety of tax relief measures to help them keep as much of their hard-earned money as possible.
Quick Facts
For more information on these and other credits, go to .
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"Our Government is proud to help seniors who have built our country and continue to make valuable contributions to our communities, workplaces, and society. Tax reductions give Canadian seniors and their families greater flexibility to make the choices that are right for them in their golden years." The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Our Government is dedicated to providing support and resources for seniors across Canada. Our demonstrated track record on creating and enhancing tax benefits and credits for seniors will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of Canadians. We have been working hard to ensure that seniors keep their hard-earned money in their pockets."Robert Goguen, MP of Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe
"The initiatives proposed by Economic Action Plan 2015 will greatly benefit seniors across Canada. The Government of Canada has clearly made seniors a priority, and has made significant strides in helping them gain or maintain economic stability."Kelly Bastarache, Community & Senior Services Manager at Peoples Park Tower
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Datum: 25.06.2015 - 13:28 Uhr
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