How to Calculate CPP Benefits
If you’re approaching retirement, or planning in advance of your retirement, you might be wondering how to calculate CPP payments. Afterall, many Canadians rely on the Canada Pension Plan for income when they retire. The amount you receive depends on various factors, such as how much you’ve earned in your life and how much you paid into CPP. To learn more about how to calculate CPP benefits, continue reading below. What is the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)? The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a retirement pension offered by the Canadian government. It is a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces part of your income upon retirement. If you qualify for CPP, you’ll receive the benefit for the remainder of your life. To calculate CPP, the government evaluates your career in Canada. The Canada Pension Plan Act was enacted in April 1965. The CPP program has been benefiting Canadians ever since. How about the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP)? The Quebec Pension Plan
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