No income? File anyway or you could miss out on credits and benefits

Did you know?
Even if you have no income to report for 2012, you should still file your income tax and benefit return by April 30, 2013 to be eligible for some tax credits and benefits.

Important facts

• Eligibility for certain benefit payments such as the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit and the Canada child tax benefit is based on information in your yearly tax return.
• If you don’t file, you could miss out on benefits and credits you’re entitled to. If you don’t file on time, your benefit payments may be interrupted.
• You have until midnight on April 30, 2013 to file your 2012 income tax and benefit return.
• Keep any receipts and documentation for at least six years. If the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) reviews your return, you will need your receipts to support your claims.

If you want to file your return on paper, you can download and print the form from our Web site, or you can visit your local Canada Post office and pick one up. If you do not have access to the Internet or do not live close to a post office, you can call the CRA at 1-800-959-2221 and ask for a General income tax and benefit package to be mailed to you.


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