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INCOME-TESTED BENEFITS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pensions and Annuities
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Taxation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reduction rate
1, record 1, English, reduction%20rate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In an income-tested program, the reduction rate is the rate at which benefits are decreased when income exceeds the reduction point. The rate is applied until income reaches a specified maximum level. 2, record 1, English, - reduction%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pensions et rentes
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Fiscalité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de réduction
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un programme de prestations fondées sur un examen du revenu, le taux de réduction est le taux auquel les prestations sont réduites quand le revenu dépasse le point de réduction. Ce taux s'applique jusqu'à ce que le revenu atteigne un niveau maximal spécifié. 2, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-05-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Employment Benefits
- Taxation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- income-tested benefit
1, record 2, English, income%2Dtested%20benefit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a means to target resources where they are most needed, adjustment insurance benefits could also be income-tested, based on an assessment of a claimant's individual or family income. 2, record 2, English, - income%2Dtested%20benefit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also refers to the type of benefits granted under the OAS [Old Age Security] Program. 3, record 2, English, - income%2Dtested%20benefit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Avantages sociaux
- Fiscalité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prestation fondée sur le revenu
1, record 2, French, prestation%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20le%20revenu
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- prestation selon le revenu 1, record 2, French, prestation%20selon%20le%20revenu
correct, feminine noun
- prestation fondée sur l'étude du revenu 2, record 2, French, prestation%20fond%C3%A9e%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20revenu
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-11-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- income-tested age credit 1, record 3, English, income%2Dtested%20age%20credit
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antonio would claim a partially income-tested age credit and transfer of Carolina's age credit, but not the pension income credits since CPP(Canadian Pension Plan) benefits do not qualify for the credit. 1, record 3, English, - income%2Dtested%20age%20credit
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crédit en raison de l'âge soumis à un critère de revenu
1, record 3, French, cr%C3%A9dit%20en%20raison%20de%20l%27%C3%A2ge%20soumis%20%C3%A0%20un%20crit%C3%A8re%20de%20revenu
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Francis demanderait un crédit en raison de l'âge partiellement soumis à un critère de revenu et un transfert du crédit en raison de l'âge de Caroline, mais n'aurait pas de crédit pour revenu de pension puisque les prestations du RPC (Régime de pensions du Canada) n'y donnent pas droit. 1, record 3, French, - cr%C3%A9dit%20en%20raison%20de%20l%27%C3%A2ge%20soumis%20%C3%A0%20un%20crit%C3%A8re%20de%20revenu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- income cut-off level
1, record 4, English, income%20cut%2Doff%20level
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In an income-tested program, the income cut-off level is the maximum amount of annual income a person can receive and still be eligible for benefits. 1, record 4, English, - income%20cut%2Doff%20level
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- revenu annuel limite
1, record 4, French, revenu%20annuel%20limite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un programme de prestations fondées sur un examen du revenu, le seuil d'exclusion du revenu est le revenu annuel maximal que peut toucher une personne avant de perdre son droit aux prestations. 1, record 4, French, - revenu%20annuel%20limite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reduction point
1, record 5, English, reduction%20point
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The reduction point in an income-tested program is the income ceiling below which maximum benefits are paid. 1, record 5, English, - reduction%20point
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- seuil de réduction
1, record 5, French, seuil%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le seuil de réduction dans un programme de prestations fondées sur un examen du revenu est le revenu maximal au-dessous duquel des prestations sont versées. 1, record 5, French, - seuil%20de%20r%C3%A9duction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-11-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- income-tested benefits 1, record 6, English, income%2Dtested%20benefits
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- prestations fondées sur l'étude du revenu
1, record 6, French, prestations%20fond%C3%A9es%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20revenu
feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1977-11-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- income-tested OAS-GIS benefits 1, record 7, English, income%2Dtested%20OAS%2DGIS%20benefits
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Women and Aging, ACSW report. Income-tested OAS/GIS benefits. 1, record 7, English, - income%2Dtested%20OAS%2DGIS%20benefits
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- prestations de SV-SRG fondées sur l'étude du revenu
1, record 7, French, prestations%20de%20SV%2DSRG%20fond%C3%A9es%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20revenu
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
traduction Santé nationale et Bien-être social. Prestations de SV/SRG fondées sur l'étude du revenu. 1, record 7, French, - prestations%20de%20SV%2DSRG%20fond%C3%A9es%20sur%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20du%20revenu
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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