In 2025, the Canadian government continues its commitment to supporting low- and middle-income Canadians through the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) credit. This quarterly, tax-free payment aims to offset the GST/HST paid on everyday purchases, providing financial relief to eligible individuals and families. Overview of the GST/HST Credit The GST/HST … Read more
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for April 2025 will be distributed as scheduled on April 1, 2025. Although SSI payments are usually issued on the first of each month, they are adjusted when the first day falls on a weekend or holiday. In this case, since April 1 is a Tuesday, recipients will receive their … Read more
Seniors aged 63 and above are about to see a significant increase in their Social Security payments, with many beneficiaries set to receive retroactive payments. This change stems from the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, which aims to correct long-standing issues with Social Security calculations for certain public workers. For those who qualify, this … Read more