The National Information Centre on Retirement Investments Inc (NICRI) is a government funded, independent consumer agency providing information to the general public on investment products.
In recent times it has become more and more apparent that many seniors who own shares are not claiming their franking credits. In most cases the seniors that are missing out are those who do not have to pay tax and therefore do not complete a yearly tax return. With tax time nearly upon us, it is a timely reminder to consider claiming these credits.