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UK Tax News & Guides

Plain-English articles about UK tax changes, HMRC updates, and practical tips to help you keep more of what you earn.

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Benefits & EI
12 July 20268 min

CPP, OAS, and GIS: What a Retiree Actually Gets

CPP, OAS, and GIS are three completely different systems that combine to form most Canadians' retirement income. Here is how each one works and what a real retiree might receive.

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Benefits & EI
11 July 20267 min

OAS Clawback 2026: The Threshold Explained

The OAS recovery tax kicks in once your net income passes $92,817 in 2026, fully eliminating your pension by $151,420. Here is exactly how the clawback is calculated.

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Tax News
10 July 20268 min

2026 Federal Tax Brackets and Basic Personal Amount: What Changed and What It Means

Indexation has lifted Canada's federal tax brackets and the basic personal amount for 2026. Here is a plain-English breakdown of the new numbers and how they affect your take-home pay.

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Benefits & EI
10 July 20267 min

EI Sickness vs Regular Benefits: What's the Difference?

EI sickness and regular benefits pay the same 55% weekly rate — but duration, documentation, and eligibility are completely different. Here is a full comparison for 2026.

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Senior couple reviewing retirement paperwork together
Benefits & EI
9 July 20267 min

GIS Eligibility 2026: Income Cutoffs Table

GIS pays up to $1,066.75 a month for single seniors in 2026, cutting off around $22,203 in annual income. Here is exactly how the sliding scale and income test work.

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Benefits & EI
8 July 20266 min

EI Maximum 2026: $729/Week Explained

The maximum weekly EI benefit for 2026 is $729 — but only if your previous earnings hit the $68,900 insurable earnings ceiling. Here is exactly how the calculation works.

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