Get Canada Form 2 - Nova Scotia 2015

This guide provides clear instructions on how to complete the Canada Form 2 - Nova Scotia online. Designed for pension plans regulated by the Province of Nova Scotia, this form is essential for reporting annual information accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to complete Canada Form 2 - Nova Scotia online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred digital format.
2. Begin by providing the plan information. Fill in the name of the pension plan, registration number, policy or trust number, plan year ending date (in yyyy/mm/dd format), and the number of months in the plan year.
3. Next, complete the plan administrator’s contact information. If the administrator is an organization, provide the name of the corporation or committee, along with the contact person's name and title, and their full address, postal code, email, phone number, and fax number.
4. Indicate the location of the plan’s books and records. You can either provide the same address as above or an alternate address with the corresponding postal code.
5. Report the number of employers that participated in the plan at the end of the previous plan year. Enter the total number of employers.
6. List any employers added to the plan since the last return was filed. Provide the names of all new employers in the designated fields.
7. Similarly, list any employers deleted from the plan since the last return was filed by entering their names.
8. Determine if the plan was amended during the reporting year. If yes, specify whether the amendments were submitted and if all eligible individuals were informed. Use the provided checkboxes to indicate your responses.
9. Indicate if contributions or benefit accrual ceased during the pension plan year. If yes, provide the effective date of cessation, the date of final distribution of funds, and the reason for cessation.
10. Fill out the financial data applicable to the plan year. Complete the sections regarding the market value of assets, contributions from members and employers, special payments, transfers, net investment earnings/losses, benefits paid, and expenses.
11. Reconcile membership data. Record the number of members reported in the previous year and include new members and exits due to various reasons such as termination, retirement, or death.
12. Calculate the fees based on active membership and attach the required payment if applicable. Enter the number of members by area of employment and calculate the fee.
13. Determine if this is a defined benefit plan and indicate if any adjustments were made to pensions during the reporting year.
14. Complete Schedule A as required by the Canada Revenue Agency, if applicable.
15. Sign the certification and consent section, ensuring that all provided information is accurate and complete. Include your signature, date, name, title, company name, address, postal code, email, phone number, and any comments.
16. Finally, submit the completed form and any required fees. You can return the form by mail, fax, or courier to the designated addresses provided.

Complete your Canada Form 2 - Nova Scotia online today to ensure accurate reporting for your pension plan.