{"id":632,"date":"2023-04-06T16:47:41","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T16:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/lakeview-wealth-management-2\/?p=632"},"modified":"2023-04-23T16:49:11","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T16:49:11","slug":"reducing-household-taxes-through-cpp-sharing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advisor.wellington-altus.ca\/lakeview-wealth-management\/2023\/04\/06\/reducing-household-taxes-through-cpp-sharing\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing Household Taxes Through CPP Sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-94b6fa4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"94b6fa4\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a756a03\" data-id=\"a756a03\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b46427 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b46427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wellington-altus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/AWPG-Tax-Article-CPP-Sharing-March-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download this article as a PDF.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are collecting or have applied to collect your Canada Pension Plan retirement pension benefits (CPP) and have a spouse or common-law partner (CLP) in a lower tax bracket, you may want to consider sharing your CPP benefits with them. Let\u2019s look at the \u201cwhy, how, what and when\u201d of CPP sharing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why share your CPP?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPP sharing can potentially reduce a family\u2019s tax bill and result in tax savings where one spouse\/CLP is receiving higher CPP benefits than the other and is in a higher tax bracket. The strategy effectively shifts CPP benefits to the lower income spouse\/CLP who is taxed at a lower tax rate. CPP sharing does not change the total CPP benefits received, rather it changes who reports the CPP benefits and the tax paid on them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does CPP sharing work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A common misconception is that CPP sharing is a completely discretionary split (like eligible pension income splitting) or even a 50\/50 split of CPP between spouses. Rather, where only one spouse\/CLP has contributed, or where both spouses\/CLPs have contributed, the individual with higher CPP benefits shares a portion with their spouse\/CLP following a specific formula.<\/p>\n<p>In either scenario, the amount of CPP benefits that can be shared is determined by the \u201cjoint contributory period\u201d and the number of years the couple lived together in proportion to their \u201cjoint contributory period.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7f4a61 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a7f4a61\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e3c508\" data-id=\"8e3c508\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be88732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be88732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<blockquote><p><b>Calculating the \u201cjoint contributory period\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cjoint contributory period\u201d begins when the older spouse\/CLP turns 18 and ends when both members of the couple start receiving their CPP retirement pension. If one spouse\/CLP has never contributed to CPP, the \u201cjoint contributory period\u201d ends when that spouse\/CLP turns 70 or the application for pension sharing is received, whichever is earlier.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-85363cf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"85363cf\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-628615a\" data-id=\"628615a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01375cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01375cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<p><strong>What CPP Benefits can be shared? An example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Miesha and Rory have been CLPs for 20 years and Miesha is three years older than Rory. Rory has just turned 65 and applied for CPP, while Miesha began collecting three years ago, also at age 65. Rory is in a higher tax bracket than Miesha and is anticipated to always be.<\/p>\n<p>Their joint contributory period is 50 years \u2013 starting when Miesha turned 18, until this year when Rory turned 65 and applied for CPP.<\/p>\n<p>Absent any CPP sharing, Miesha\u2019s CPP benefit is $500\/month and Rory\u2019s CPP is $1,000\/month. Here is how CPP sharing is calculated based on their situation:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b72258e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b72258e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ab7666\" data-id=\"5ab7666\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d51f1a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d51f1a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"CPP chart\" src=\"https:\/\/wellington-altus.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/CPP-chart-q58xhhx39a6i6d2cuskpaxg0a1n1dur1bjax670yta.jpg\" alt=\"CPP chart\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"779767427\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-00c2f3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"00c2f3a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afee532\" data-id=\"afee532\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6216e7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6216e7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<p>As $200\/month of their CPP can be shared, half of that amount ($100\/month) can be subtracted from Rory\u2019s CPP and added to Miesha\u2019s CPP. Over the course of one year, Miesha will report $1,200\/year more and Rory will report $1,200\/year less than if they did not elect to share their CPP, providing the couple with tax savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When can CPP sharing occur?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPP sharing can occur when both spouses\/CLP are 60 years of age or over, are living together or involuntarily apart, and one or both have contributed to CPP. An individual may begin sharing their CPP as soon as they apply for their CPP retirement pension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do both spouses have to wait until age 65 to begin sharing CPP?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. CPP sharing may begin as soon as age 60, the earliest age that CPP can be paid, provided both spouses are concurrently receiving CPP, or if one spouse does not have any CPP entitlement, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can CPP sharing be backdated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. CPP sharing starts as soon as the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) approves the application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When does CPP sharing end?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CPP sharing is temporary and will end the earliest of:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The month in which either spouse\/CLP dies;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The month spouses divorce;<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The twelfth month after spouses\/CLPs separate; and<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The month following receipt of a written request signed by both spouses\/CLPs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3f63dc4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3f63dc4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e702648\" data-id=\"e702648\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7719eb5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7719eb5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p2\">Where can I find more information?<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Service Canada has a number of forms that must be completed to request CPP sharing or to cease such, depending on the couple\u2019s situation. The Service Canada Information Sheet \u2013 How to apply for Pension Sharing of Retirement Pension(s) Canada Pension Plan provides details on how to complete the forms and what supporting documentation needs to be submitted. The forms can be accessed via this link:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/share-cpp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/share-cpp.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are collecting or have applied to collect your Canada Pension Plan retirement pension benefits (CPP) and have a spouse or common-law partner (CLP) in a lower tax bracket, you may want to consider sharing your CPP benefits with them. 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