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Information for Residents of the Northwest Territories
All the information you need to calculate your Northwest Territories tax and credit is included on the following pages. You will find two copies of Form NT428, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TAX, and Form NT479, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES CREDIT, in this book. Complete the forms that apply to you, and attach a copy to your return.

What's new for 2009?
The income levels and most of the non-refundable tax credits used to calculate your territorial income tax have changed. Form NT428, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES TAX, reflects these changes.

Northwest Territories Child Benefit
The Northwest Territories Child Benefit (NWTCB) is a non-taxable monthly payment made to qualifying families with children under
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18 years of age. The Territorial Workers' Supplement, part of the NWTCB, is an additional benefit paid to qualifying families with working income who have children under 18 years of age. Benefits are combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into one monthly payment. For details on the payment amounts, read Pamphlet T4114, CANADA CHILD BENEFITS. There is no need to apply separately to get payments under this program. We will use the information from your Canada Child Benefits application to determine your eligibility for the program. File your tax return ­ You (and your spouse or common-law partner) should file your 2009 tax return(s) as soon as possible. The information you give on your return(s) will determine how much you will get starting in July 2010. This program is fully funded by the Northwest Territories. For more information, call 1-800-387-1193.

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For more information
If you have questions about the Northwest Territories political contribution or risk capital investment tax credits, or the cost of living tax credit, contact: Treasury Division Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories Box 1320 Yellowknife NT X1A 2L9 Call: 867-920-3470 or 1-800-661-0820 If you have questions about federal and Northwest Territories personal income tax, or any other tax credits not listed on pages 1 or 2 [above], visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Web site at www.cra.gc.ca or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. To get forms, go to the CRA Web page at www.cra.gc.ca/forms or call 1-800-959-2221.

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