OAS

The Old Age Security (OAS) is retirement income that you qualify for after you retire if you are below a certain income level. It’s also one of the most misunderstood retirement offerings by the CRA, with many people not being sure about if they qualify or now. Learn how to reduce the OAS recover tax or OAS clawback with OAS tips found in this section.

13 Simple Ways to Avoid the OAS Clawback

If you're approaching retirement age, you might be worried about the Old Age Security (OAS)...

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