Chapters 6 & 7 - Retirement/Wills & POAs Flashcards
What would reduce earned income for the purpose of calculating RRSP contribution room?
Annual union fees, professional fees, net business/rental losses, deductible employment expenses, deductible alimony or maintenance allowance paid
For how many years do you have to repay the LLP?
10 years
When is the first LLP repayment due?
Within 60 days of the end of the 5th year following the 1st withdrawal (or failure to complete a course)
How much can you withdraw under LLP?
Up to $10k per year over 4 years to a max of $20K
What are the 4 common formulas used to determine DBPP benefits?
Flat benefit
Career average
Final or best average
Combination of benefit
How do you calculate the pension adjustment for a DCPP?
Total employer and employee contributions to the plan
How do you calculate the pension adjustment for a DBPP?
(Benefit accrual for the year x 9 ) - $600
What is a PSPA?
Past service pension adjustment. Allows an employee to make catch-up contributions to their pension plan.
What is the Pension Adjustment Revesal (PAR)?
Restores an individual’s RRSP contribution room when a member terminates their membership in a benefit provision of an RPP or DPSP.
When would a PAR be applied under a DP plan?
When the individual receives a termination benefit that is less than the individual’s total PAs and PSPAs.
When would a PAR be applied under a DC plan or under a DPSP?
Only if the individual is not vested at termination.
How does unlocking work?
One time 50% unlocking may be completed where funds are transferred from a LIRA to a LIF. The other 50% must remain in the LIF and the annuitant must be 55 years old. From there, it may qualify for full unlocking (form 5) under the small balance rule.
How is the CPP contribution amount determined for self-employed workers?
Based on net business income, after expenses.
What is the YBE?
Year’s basic exemption is $3,500, no contributions before $3,500 of income.
When will the PRB be mandatory?
Post-retirement benefit - contributions to CPP must continue to be made if receiving CPP benefits and between the ages of 60 and 65.
What is the Quebec equivalent of the PRB?
Retirement pension supplement.
How old must children be to be able to receive benefits for a disabled parent?
Under the age of 18 or under 25 if full-time student.
How much is the OAS clawback?
15 cents for every dollar of NET INCOME in excess of the yearly determined limit.
Who can receive the Allowance and what is it?
Provides a benefit to 60-64 year olds who are spouses/CL partners of GIS recipients.
What is a holograph will?
Entirely handwritten by the testator without assistance from any mechanical device, signed by the person making it, with or without witnesses present.
What is a notarial will and how does it differ from a conventional or formal will?
Typed and executed in the presence of one notary, the testator and a witness. This applies to the province of Quebec.
What is an affidavit of execution?
If filed it means that, in the absence of other objections, the court can usually be satisfied that the will was properly signed and that the formalities of execution were all observed.