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Are you wondering why the income levels to receive the Grant and Bond have changed recently? Every year these income levels will be indexed to account for inflation. So, the income levels that receive the Grant and/or Bond for 2009, will be different than those receiving the Grant and/or Bond for 2010.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with how the income levels work, here is a quick refresher. If you open an RDSP and want to receive money from the federal government, there are two options: the Canada Disability Savings Bond; and, the Canada Disability Savings Grant. The Bond, designed for people who might not have much to contribute to an RDSP, is based completely on income and does not require any contributions. The Grant, designed to encourage people to save, is based on how much you contribute into an RDSP, but will also look at your income to determine how much Grant you will receive.
So what are the new levels for 2010?
Canada Disability Savings Grant – If the beneficiary’s family income is less than or equal to $78,130, they are eligible for the full $3,500 in Grant. If the beneficiary’s family income is more than $78,130, they are only eligible for the $1,000 in Grant.
Canada Disability Savings Bond – If the beneficiary’s family income is less than or equal to $21,947, they are eligible for the full $1,000 in Bond. If the beneficiary’s family income is between $21,947 and $39,065, they are eligible to receive a pro-rated portion of the bond every year.