(NC)—Service Canada is reminding all seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) to renew their eligibility for the benefit. The best way to do this is to file an income tax return by April 30 every year, even if you have no reportable income. The GIS provides monthly, non-taxable income to low-income seniors who are receiving Old Age Security benefits.
For more information on the GIS or to request an application form, call Service Canada toll free at 1-800-277-9914 for service in English, or 1-800-277-9915 for service in French. You can also visit servicecanada.gc.ca or drop in to one of more than 320 Service Canada Centres across the country.
Tax Volunteers at the Canada Revenue Agency are also available to help seniors with tax filing. For information about where to get assistance in filing an income tax return in your area, contact the the Canada Revenue Agency toll-free at 1-800-959-8281.
- News Canada
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