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Topics/services specifically for seniors. For topics of interest to everyone, see Individuals.

Age Amount - The maximum amount is increased to $6,537.

Do you have to file a tax return? Why file a return (even if you have no tax to pay)	Paying your income tax by instalments Who has to pay tax by instalments, how much to pay, when to pay, how to pay
Common types of income for seniors Old Age Security (OAS), CPP or QPP benefits, other pension, RRSP and RRIF income	Common credits for seniors Age amount, pension income amount, disability amount, amounts transferred from your spouse or common-law partner and medical expenses
RRSP options when turning 71 What you need to do with your RRSP	Attendant care expenses paid to a retirement home What you may claim if you live in a retirement home
Pension income splitting Reduce your income by splitting your pension income with your spouse or common-law partner	Registered Retirement Income Fund (RRIF) How to set-up, transferring, getting and reporting income from a RRIF
TELEFILE Service for Seniors for those who qualify, file tax return over the telephone	Information Slips Online For Old Age Security and Canada Pension Plan recipients
Vacationing outside of Canada Tax implications if you plan on spending part of the year in the U.S. or elsewhere	Non-resident Seniors Tax and filing information for non-residents
Change of Address Change the address of your OAS and CPP cheques and correspondence	Reduction of Old Age Security Recovery Tax at Source
Tax Treaties Details about Canada's tax agreements with other countries	Community Volunteer Income Tax Program Get or provide help filing income tax returns