A Quick History of the RDSP
Have you ever wondered why we spend so much time talking about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)? It’s not just because we think it is a valuable tool for people with disabilities to save for the future,...
Our RDSP information sessions are hitting the road
Join us for one of our upcoming information sessions on the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). Learn all about becoming eligible, opening and benefitting from an RDSP. They are fee to attend! April 25 – Castlegar, BC 5:00PM –...
Opportunity to Provide Feedback on CRA’s New DTC Form
INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CANADA REVENUE AGENCY FORM T2201: DISABILITY TAX CREDIT CERTIFICATE We need your feedback. Last year, the Canada Revenue Agency held in-person and online consultations regarding the disability tax credit (DTC) program. Based on comments received,...
How Ottawa can help families with disabilities – thestar.com
The Registered Disability Savings Plan is an excellent program and needed as much today as when it was created. Ottawa just needs to give it wings to make it fly. By: Kathleen O’Grady Published on Wed Dec 30 2015...
The Disability Tax Credit has Improved its Application Form
The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is the gateway to the Registered Disability Savings Plan. If you have not applied for the DTC before, or you need to re-apply, you will see that the application form has changed. Good news!...
Registered Disability Savings Plans a boon to disabled—Financial Independence Hub
By Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development Special to the Financial Independence Hub If you have a disability or if you have a child with a disability, you should know about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)....
RDSP Family Member Allowance Extended to 2018
Registered Disability Savings Plan – Legal Representation Canada’s Budget 2012 introduced a temporary measure to allow a qualifying family member (i.e., a beneficiary’s parent, spouse or common-law partner) to become the plan holder of a Registered Disability Savings Plan...
Tax season 2015: The disability tax credit and the push for fee limits—CBC News
Efforts underway to regulate consultants and improve the application process Mention the term “disability tax credit” to some people, and you’ll get an earful. It’s not worth enough, some say, or applying for it is too complex, or the...
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Consultation Opportunity with CRA
You have until December 15, 2014 to participate. __ The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is committed to consulting with Canadians on The Disability Tax Credit Promoters Restrictions Act, and to seek feedback on how to simplify the disability tax...
NEWS RELEASE: B.C. is declaring October 2014 as the first RDSP Awareness Month
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release 2014SDSI0060-001456 October 1, 2014 Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation Saving today for a secure tomorrow VICTORIA – B.C. is declaring October 2014 as the first Registered Disability Savings...