Receiving your Old Age Security pension outside of Canada
Old Age Security pension payments are taxable income
If your situation changes
Your first payment
You will receive your first Old Age Security (OAS) payment either:
the month after you turn 65
the specific date that you’ve chosen
The Benefits payment calendar has details of the exact date Old Age Security payments are made.
Receiving your OAS pension outside of Canada
You can qualify to receive Old Age Security pension payments while living outside of Canada if one if these reasons applies to you:
you lived in Canada for at least 20 years after turning 18
you lived and worked in a country that has a social security agreement with Canada. The time you lived or worked in that country and Canada must be at least 20 years
If you do not qualify to receive your Old Age Security pension while outside of Canada, your payments will stop if you are out of the country for more than 6 months after the month you left.
You cannot collect the Guaranteed Income Supplement if you are outside Canada for more than 6 months.
Old Age Security pension payments are taxable income
Your Old Age Security pension payments are taxable income. Taxes aren’t automatically deducted each month. You can ask that federal income tax be deducted from your monthly payment by:
If you live outside Canada and are not considered a Canadian resident for income tax purposes, we withhold a non-resident tax from your monthly Old Age Security payments. The tax rate is 25% unless reduced or exempted by a tax treaty between Canada and your country of residence. If you have tax-related questions, contact Canada Revenue Agency's International Tax Services Office.
T4 and NR4 tax information slips
Early each year, you will receive a T4 or NR4 tax slip showing the amount you received during the previous year. You must include this slip when you file your annual income tax return by mail or in person.
T4 tax information slips are for residents of Canada, while NR4 tax information slips are for those living outside Canada.
How to get copies of your tax slips
With My Service Canada Account
You can view and print official copies of your tax information slips online with My Service Canada Account.
With the Canada Revenue Agency
You can access your T4 tax information online with the Canada Revenue Agency through the following services:
My Account View and print your tax information online.
Represent a Client Access tax information on behalf of someone else.
Auto-fill my Return Certified software that automatically fills in parts of your electronic tax return.
If you have not signed up to view them online, we will send your tax slip by mail in February of each year.
If your situation changes
If your personal information or marital status changes
If you have an address outside of Canada, you will only be able to view your information online. It is not yet possible to change the information for foreign addresses and direct deposit online. Contact us to update your account information.
If you want to cancel or delay your Old Age Security payments
If you have been receiving Old Age Security for less than 6 months, you can ask us to cancel or delay your first payment. Write to us within 6 months of receiving your first payment.
From the date your request is granted, you have 6 months to repay any amounts that you received and any related benefits you and/or your spouse or common-law partner received.
You can re-apply at a later date and receive an increased Old Age Security pension.
If you leave Canada for more than 6 months
If you do not qualify for receiving Old Age Security outside Canada, your payments will stop if you are out of the country for more than 6 months after the month you left. You cannot collect the Guaranteed Income Supplement if you are outside of Canada for more than 6 months.
Example
For example, you do not qualify for receiving Old Age Security payments outside Canada and have left Canada in January. You would only be eligible for payments until the end of July.
If you plan to be absent from Canada for more than 6 months, you must contact us to avoid an overpayment.
Service Canada compares information with the Canada Border Services Agency. If you leave Canada for more than 6 months while collecting Old Age Security, we’ll determine if you’re eligible to those payments. If not, we’ll calculate how much we have overpaid you, and you will then have to repay that amount.
Note: You could be fined for giving false, misleading, or purposely omitted information.
You can also come forward to correct wrong or incomplete information or to give important information that you haven’t already shared with Service Canada. Learn about Penalties, Interest and Disclosure Policy.
If you return to Canada
When you return to Canada, contact us to restart your payments.
If you are in jail
Your Old Age Security payments will stop if you are in a federal prison serving a sentence of 2 years or more. You must notify Service Canada in writing of your release and your payments will start again the month you are released.
When someone dies
If you're reading this following the loss of a loved one, please accept our condolences.
When someone dies, please inform us as soon as possible to avoid an overpayment. Find out how to cancel Old Age Security benefits on behalf of a deceased person.
The $1,200 extra income for low-income seniors is part of the government's program. This program provides monthly assistance to eligible seniors with low incomes. These benefits are tax-free. They are available to those who qualify for the CPP and OAS.
Individuals who have worked and contributed into social security in both Canada and the U.S. can generally collect retirement benefits from both countries.
If you live outside of Canada when you apply, you can receive a partial OAS pension if you have lived in Canada for at least 20 years after the age of 18. A partial monthly pension is earned at the rate of 1/40th of the full monthly pension for each year of residence in Canada after the age of 18.
Starting in June 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency will give a $3,100 extra Old Age Security (OAS) pension payment to those who qualify. The OAS program helps seniors with money. This extra payment is because of the rising cost of living and inflation in the country.
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) provided financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who were directly affected by COVID-19. If you were eligible, you could have received $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week).
Social Security income can be taxable no matter how old you are. It all depends on whether your total combined income exceeds a certain level set for your filing status. You may have heard that Social Security income is not taxed after age 70; this is false.
Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit (CPP/OAS) Seniors|Income and Financial Support The Canada Pension Plan offers a death benefit, up to a maximum amount of $2,500, to be paid out if the deceased has been a CPP contributor.
In actual fact, you can be absent from Canada as long as you want. The Canadian government recognizes that citizens may travel extensively, work or study abroad. You will always maintain your Canadian citizenship. What absentia may affect is your Canadian health care coverage and income tax.
Note: You can keep a Canadian bank account and it can be really useful while living in the U.S. or overseas to have one! But change your address on this account to your new non-Canadian address. Do not change it to a family member's address in Canada, even though it may seem convenient to do so.
Old Age Security ( OAS ), Guaranteed Income Supplement ( GIS ) and Spouse's Allowance. If you are age 65 or older and have lived in Canada for 10 or more years, you can apply for the Old Age Security benefit ( OAS ). ...
Eligible seniors can receive the $1,200/month payment through the following methods: Direct Deposit: Payments will be directly deposited into your bank account if you have set up direct deposit with the relevant government department. Cheque: If you do not use direct deposit, you will receive a cheque by mail.
In Canada, low-income seniors can be defined as those who receive (or who are eligible to receive) the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The GIS is a monthly, non- taxable (but tax reportable) supplement to the monthly Old Age Security (OAS) pension.
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 or older. The Supplement is based on income and is available to Old Age Security pensioners with low income. It is not taxable. In many cases, we will let you know by letter when you could start receiving the first payment.
If you are age 65 or older and have lived in Canada for 10 or more years, you can apply for the Old Age Security benefit ( OAS ). You can make your application six months before you turn 65, and are encouraged to complete an annual income tax return in order to avoid any processing delays.
In general, a single senior with an annual income of $33,410 or less, and senior couples with a combined annual income of $54,640 or less, may be eligible for a benefit. These income levels are guidelines only, and are for seniors whose income includes full Old Age Security pension.
The $300 Canada Federal Payment in 2024 is a valuable financial relief initiative aimed at helping Canadians navigate economic challenges. By understanding the eligibility criteria, checking your eligibility, and being aware of the payment dates, you can ensure that you receive the support you are entitled to.
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