Senate Releases List of Improvement Recommendations on the RDSP
The Standing Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce held a series of community meetings from December 2013 through February 2014 to study the ability of individuals to establish an RDSP with particular emphasis on legal representation, and the ability...
Shanahan: Little-known tax credits are available for disabilities—The Montreal Gazette
Disability is not a fun topic, but it is one that is becoming a more likely reality for many families. Medical advances and increased life spans keep people alive but not always with the full mental and physical capacity...
Pleasant surprises in 2011 tax year—Calgary Herald
It’s the time of year that’s dreaded by Canadians who know they’re going to owe money to the federal government and eagerly anticipated by employees who can’t wait to get their hands on sizable refund cheques: tax season. This...
PLAN’s Submission to Finance Canada’s RDSP Three-Year Review
A Three-Year Review of the RDSP Between October 21 and December 16, 2011, the Government of Canada held a formal Review of the Registered Disability Savings Plan to ensure that the savings plans continue to meet the needs of...
Minister Flaherty continues to promote access to the RDSP
The Honorable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance, has once again taken the initiative to ensure that people with disabilities are able to access the RDSP. You are probably aware that the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is one of the...