Everything You Need to Know About GIS

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a very helpful, tax-free supplement for low income seniors. The amount you receive will depend on a number of factors, but is mostly driven by your taxable income, not including OAS.
Planning around GIS in early or later retirement can be very crucial in making the most of what money you may have, which can significantly improve one's retirement.
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[@judygundlock4035]

I am thinking of contributing to my RRSP when I turn 65 to essentially bring my income to zero, and qualify for the full amount of GIS. Do you think this is feasible?

[@MelissaKellyHerStunts]

If you get GIS, OAS and CPP are you allowed to work on top of that?

[@SGSims-wz6ub]

Can you please explain GIS for a senior couple who are involuntary separated when one spouse has to go into Long Term Care

[@Andy-ir1sj]

The GIS is pro rated from what amount to 19k? Or is it pro rated starting at 19k thank you?

[@ronotoole4537]

Hi how did you calculate the $448 per month reduced from $968 per month making $9000 extra income? Thanks

[@denisehenderson2264]

I can't find information on this anywhere? If I sell my prime residence how is this GIS claw back going to effect me?

[@Beastiadidio]

how long does cra take to make a decision uusally ?

[@Alien2799]

At 2:17 spouse gets no OAS the threshold is 47K. I am confused. You mean if let's say the wife is quite a bit younger and still working then the husband can qualify for OAS as long as her income is under 47K?

[@mariaschaffer8621]

What happens when I am unable to travel back to Canada while receiving GIS. I am over 70, single and had to move to Hungary because it is affordable to stay in Hungary. My income tax return has been submitted along with the T2201 which has been in effect for years. Do you have any information regarding this. Regards Marika

[@chrisjeanneret5091]

I remember when the TFSA was launched there were concerns that future GIS outlays would be affected. Assuming that people only have so much to invest, contributing to a TFSA would increase tax revenues from working people (reduced RRSP contributions). However, given the short-term thinking of most politicians, I would agree that they might come to see this GIS maximization as somehow gaming the system.

[@oneupmanship]

Turned 65 in January and had applied for GIS, received a couple payments and was cut off because of 2021 income. Didn't need it then, sure could have used it this year.

[@sebastien4565]

Ask for the form ISP-3041, it's used to ask the CRA to take account loss of income of the current year to calculate the GIS you can receive. You won't find it on the internet, you have to call them to get it by mail. But the processing time is quite long: they told me it would be 200 days to process my demand.

[@KrikitKaos]

Yay Canadian content!

[@conniedav]

I have non-registered investments that generate some interest and dividend income. I guess this reduces my GIS entitlement?

[@sukhdevsingh9777]

can I am eligible for GIS who is sponsored under PGP category and getting 7/40 OAS living canada since Oct 2015 and P R in Mar 2018 and my wife is now 61 years.

[@staszeks8260]

Hi Chad, thanks for this great video..I have a question, when I get OAS and GIS of total 19,410.36 a year how much tax will be deducted from this amount so I can know how much will I get after taxes Thanks

[@K4Financial]

You can choose what comes off of OAS, which can be 0%, because you shouldn’t owe anything to tax come the end of the year.

[@artsmart]

Thanks Chad for explaining a benefit which many don't understand very well, the G.I.S. One problem I see with this benefit is the discrepancy between single and married/common-law recipients. I understand the rationale being used but I question whether it's being applied fairly. Seems couples are being punished for their marital status, unlike say 2 individuals simply living under the same roof who will receive greater amounts being classified as singles. I wonder if this is might be an oversight. Great video!

[@dianetownsend9813]

Singles usually unfairly treated... CPP is lost at death no spousal to benefit excluding death benefit.

[@johnnyv5995]

Great content. I am not clear on the Threshold for a married couple - are the amounts shown($25 968/$47 136/etc.) as combined income? Example I apply at 65, no other income streams besides OAS but my wife is still working and brings home $60k - do I get the maximum $986.86?

[@ChadWiebe655]

Great question, sorry we didn't make that clear. The threshold numbers are your income + spouse's income. So in this scenario until your wife retires you'd be over the threshold.

[@johnnyv5995]

@@ChadWiebe655 Thank you for the clarification.

[@janakubin2547]

No, you don’t, 0

[@aamcgarr]

What the maximum you can earn while on GIS? Does the QPP (Quebec) count towards income total?

[@highwayblues638]

Great Video. If your income drops below the threshold .. does the CRA automatically put you on GIS .... My mother-in-law will be finishing up her RRSPs soon and I expect her income to drop.

[@ChadWiebe655]

Great question! There a few factors that would affect the answer. I’d start by checking out this link www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/publicpensions/cpp/old-age-security/guaranteed-income-supplement/apply.html Or send us an email and we can help out 😀

[@dianetownsend9813]

If you applied for gis at the same time you applied for old age then yes. But if you didn't then no. If you are expecting a drop in income you can fill in an income form to get the ball rolling. As I understand it. With auto old age being offered thru govt GIS applications are being missed.

[@tomlam3680]

Do medical expenses reduce income and increase GIS in Canada?

[@patassion]

You can have up to 5000. Taxable employment or self employment without reduction of GIS also spouse can have that much too.

[@91rss]

sucks for those that worked and paid into a pension fund , when another will get essentially the same having never contributed that 1-200,000, and with markets in the bottom of my mega pint, no fun

[@valentinvillatoro9489]

How does one transfer RRSP balances to a TFSA? My dad is 2 years away from retirement and will likely qualify for GIS based on forecasted Pension, CPP, and OAS amounts. However, withdrawing from his RRSPs during retirement will affect that. Could he move his money from RRSPs to a TFSA close to retirement so he has that pool of money to withdraw from during retirement without affecting GIS eligibility?

[@K4Financial]

I mean, sometimes, depending on the balance, it can make sense to “Meltdown” the RRSP before taking CPP, OAS and GIS. Then you can move it into the TFSA, but he can’t transfer it to the TFSA tax free. There’s not a set answer to make this decision. I’d have him set something up with us. We’re announcing a new service for just this soon. Think it can help

[@valentinvillatoro9489]

@@K4Financial I’ll keep an eye out for the announcement! I am interested in learning more as he’s tasked me with helping him plan for retirement.

[@dianetownsend9813]

Is there a max RRSP you can deduct in a year? (Not asking about 18% rule)

[@K4Financial]

It’s whatever your limit is, which can be found on your notice of assessment.

[@helifynoe9930]

Fun stuff. I get my $1,714.52 AOS/GIS per month income, and my $166.00 GAINS ( Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System payments ) per month income, and my $488 CAIP Climate Action Incentive per year, and my four annual GST incomes, my CPP income, and the list goes on and on. The GIS is currently for me is $1,026.96 per month.

[@pradipbulsara7909]

how much your CPP? I am surprised you are not over the threshold

[@dvq1841]

What a great video! Why isn't this video going viral?

[@K4Financial]

Our videos rarely do that unfortunately

[@brianmcgrath5977]

@@K4Financial they should

[@K4Financial]

@@brianmcgrath5977 maybe one day

[@debbievidler7483]

Do you have to apply for GIS or does it come automatically when your entitled to it

[@K4Financial]

It should just come the following year after you’ve filed your taxes.

[@SpencerBurns-jq8lj]

if you have 500 k in an rrsp and a tfsa you should not be applying for gis if that does become a reality the can gov will apply the clawback to tfsa

[@patassion]

Or withdraw from rrsp and keep tfsa

[@edkolly7147]

Yes a minimum income below poverty in what a benefit and people wonder why I’m looking forward to another country with lower taxes and nicer environment!

[@user-tu8jo3ub6l]

why do they include comp then i use it it fer therpy bunch bs

[@youssefhimo1149]

What would be the amount of GIS received at age of 70 ?

[@K4Financial]

It depends on what your other sources of income are, excluding OAS

[@ronb7481]

Clear as mud.

[@michaelbrown7867]

Yvonne

[@helifynoe9930]

Oh, and if you are a heartless person, you will be living in a paradise here on this world, while the good decent retired folk live on almost nothing. THANK goodness, the whole purpose of this was to identify the good from the bad, to determine what lives will be like in the eternal after life. Live it up now, and suffer for eternity, or, do it the other way around. Have a nice caring day.

[@marekszczesny2124]

2.5 mln Canadians get GIS

[@wendyyu1977]

How many retirees in total in this country?

[@jagjitparhar214]

This video makes me sad. How can anyone live off this amount in Canada? Should be much much higher.

[@denisehenderson2264]

What happens when you sell your prime residence

[@K4Financial]

Nothing unless you start making money off of the proceeds of the money from the sale.

[@denisehenderson2264]

​@@K4Financial I am not sure I understand. I thought that the next year after the sale they require a reimbursement or clawbck for return of past GIS payments, and both OAS would be cut off immediately upon sale. I understand the later. Also said somewhere payment would be between 25-75 % after a certain amount. Could you explain all this to me as I'm afraid to sell now.

[@evadeanu1]

Selling your primary residence does not affect your income as it’s not taxable. You should receive the same benefits

[@SpencerBurns-jq8lj]

I have looked at the thresholds of the gis and only the poor qualify for it so wonder why these financial advisors spend so much time talking about it

[@wendyyu1977]

Because more and more retirees are getting poorer and poorer! Isn't that obvious??? Also, poor people deserve financial advice more urgently than the "rich" ones, because each penny matters in their life!