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Information for Residents of Nunavut

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ll the information you need to calculate your Nunavut tax and credits is included on the following pages. You will find two copies of Form NU428, Nunavut Tax, and Form NU479, Nunavut Credits, in this book. Complete the forms that apply to you, and attach a copy to your return.

What's new for 2009?

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he income levels and most of the non-refundable tax credits used to calculate your territorial income tax have changed. There is a new refundable business training tax credit for eligible employers who incurred training expenses related to the training of an eligible employee. A new form, T1317, Nunavut business training tax credit, has been created to calculate this credit. Form NU428, Nunavut Tax, and Form NU479, Nunavut Credits, reflect these changes.

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 Nunavut. For more information, call 1-800-387-1193.

For more information

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f you have questions about the Nunavut cost of living, political contribution, risk capital investment tax credits or the business training tax credit, contact: Finance Department Government of Nunavut P.O. Box 2260 Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0 Call: 867-975-5837 Fax: 867-975-5845 If you have questions about federal and Nunavut personal income tax, and all tax credits other than the Nunavut tax credits listed above, visit the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Web site at www.cra.gc.ca or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281.

Nunavut Child Benefit

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he Nunavut Child Benefit (NUCB) is a non-taxable monthly payment made to qualifying families with children under 18 years of age. The Territorial Workers' Supplement, part of the NUCB program, 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 these programs. We will use the information from your Canada Child Benefits application to determine your eligibility for the program.

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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