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Single Seniors for Tax Fairness

It's time to demand equality in our tax system.

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ABOUT

ABOUT US

Single Seniors for Tax Fairness (SSTF) is an advocacy group based in Toronto, Canada. We aim to remedy the unfairness in our tax system for all single seniors. We especially want to level the playing field for single seniors who are not/have never been homeowners.

Currently, our tax system supports marriage and home ownership. Our country's demographics are changing; however, and there are many seniors who are penalized because they are single. Numerous tax breaks are available to senior couples which allow them to take advantage of the system in ways that singles cannot. Since the cost of living for one person is approximately two thirds what it is for a couple, maintaining a decent standard of living for many singles is a challenge.

Also, seniors who have never/don't own a home face extremely high taxes upon death. For example, those who leave an estate of $1 million in cash and securities in a RRSP/RRIF portfolio will lose close to 50% of their money to taxes, while seniors who leave a home valued at $1 million leave a legacy that is tax free. It's unfair that seniors who never invested in a home should lose half their life savings because they did not enter the housing market. 

Our goal is to raise awareness about the unfairness faced by all single seniors, especially for non-home owners. We want to get the attention of policy makers and government officials. It's time that our tax system treats everyone fairly. 

 

GET INVOLVED

GET INVOLVED

Here are some ways you can help...

DONATE

With your donations, we can continue raising awareness for this cause. Your contribution will enable us to spread the word through ads, maintain an online presence, and pay for part-time office help.

 

                   Join us so we can get results!

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After clicking the "Donate" button, please input your desired donation amount before clicking a payment method.

*No tax receipts will be available, as we are not a registered charity.

If you'd like to donate via E-transfer or cheque, please contact us at singleseniorstax@gmail.com for further instructions.

SIGN OUR ONLINE PETITION

Add your name to the growing list of Canadians who demand fairness for single seniors. We will send this petition to The Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.

 Our petition now has 1000+ signatures! Help this number grow by asking friends to sign it too.

Thank you for supporting our cause!

Letter to MP

WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR MP

Tell the government that this cause is important to you. Download our template letter below.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP

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