GIS Income Cutoffs (Snapshot)

Q1 2026 GIS max is $1,108.74/month single, $667.41 if spouse on OAS. Income cutoff is $22,488 for singles. GIS reduces ~$0.50 per dollar of non-OAS income. TFSA withdrawals don't count.

Reviewed by Canadian Money Help Editorial Updated May 19, 2026 Source ESDC 2026

Snapshot

For the January to March 2026 payment quarter, GIS income cutoffs and maximum monthly amounts are:

Situation	Income cutoff	Maximum monthly
Single, widowed, or divorced	$22,512	$1,105.43
Couple, both partners receive OAS	$29,760 (combined)	$667.41 each
Couple, partner does not receive OAS	$53,952 (combined)	$1,409.72
Couple, partner receives the Allowance (age 60-64)	$42,144 (combined)	$667.41 each

Service Canada reviews and may adjust GIS amounts every January, April, July, and October based on CPI.

Disability Tax Credit Amount 2026: Federal, Provincial, Transfer, and Refund Examples The 2026 federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) base amount is $10,341, generating roughly $1,448 in federal tax reduction. Children under 18 can claim an additional supplement of about $6,032 (further $844 federal reduction). The DTC is non-refundable but transferable to a spouse, common-law partner, or supporting family member. Apply via Form T2201 certified by a medical practitioner. Approved DTC can be back-claimed up to 10 years.
What Changed in OAS for 2026 OAS for 2026: Apr-Jun 2026 max monthly $743.05 (65-74) and $817.36 (75+); 2026 income-year clawback threshold $95,323 (affects OAS Jul 2027-Jun 2028); full clawback ceilings estimated at $154,753 and $160,696. Includes the benefit-period to income-year mapping table.
CPP Survivor Benefit Eligibility and Amount (2026) Maximum 2026 CPP survivor pension is $904.59/month at 65+ or $803.54/month under 65. Apply via Form ISP-1300. Combined CPP cap of $1,507.65/month applies.
OAS Clawback Threshold 2026: Income Limits, Recovery Tax, and Examples OAS clawback threshold for 2026 net world income is $95,323 (affects OAS payments July 2027 to June 2028). The recovery tax is 15% of every dollar above the threshold. Full clawback ceilings for 2026 are estimated at $154,753 (age 65-74) and $160,696 (75+), finalized by Service Canada in October 2026. Includes income-by-income worked examples and the three-year threshold table.
Canada Child Benefit Maximum Amounts (Snapshot) Maximum CCB July 2025-June 2026: $7,997/year per child under 6, $6,748/year ages 6-17. Full benefit if family net income under $37,487. Tax-free monthly.