My mother is filing her first income tax return and while calculating her return in the tax software it is found that the summary page she is eligible for GST and Ontario trillium benefits and some credits are shown she will receive in installments but I have following questions:
1. Is it enough just to say yes to claim GST credit as I don't find any form to fill in for that. Is there any form to fill in to claim such benefits?
2. I don't see any detail of how much trillium benefits she will get. Is there any separate form for fill in to claim such benefits?
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Posted on: 28-04-14 08:51:36
GST will be credited to her bank account. This will be the same account that her tax credits will also be credited. You have the option of taking a prinited copy of the tax return and send it with a void cheque.
I am guessing that Trillium benefits (that is medical) might be the same for everyone, once eligible.
Seniors can shed more light.
Murali
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Originally posted by tamilkuravan
I am guessing that Trillium benefits (that is medical) might be the same for everyone, once eligible.
Seniors can shed more light.
Murali
Not true.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit helps people pay for energy costs, and provides relief for sales and property tax.
Eligilibity link -> http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/taxcredits/CalculatorQuestions.asp
The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines the following:
Ontario Sales Tax Credit
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and
Northern Ontario Energy Credit
How do I get the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
You need to file your personal income tax and benefit return (return), even if you don't have any income to report:
Include a completed ON-BEN Application for the Ontario Trillium Benefit and the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant, which is part of your return
Tick Yes to the question 'Are you applying for the GST/HST credit or the Ontario sales tax credit?' on page 1 of your return.
The Canada Revenue Agency issues the Ontario Trillium Benefit payments on behalf of the province.
You must apply for the Ontario Trillium Benefit every year, as your eligibility can change from year to year because of changes in income, age, where you live and your family status.
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Reiki Grand Master
Thanks all and I followed the procedure as suggested by sudesingh.
