General information
Nunavut child benefit
This benefit is a non-taxable amount paid monthly to qualifying families with children under 18 years of age. The territorial workers' supplement is an additional benefit paid to qualifying families who have children under 18 years of age. These amounts are combined with the Canada child benefit into a single monthly payment.
For more information on the payment amounts, see Booklet T4114, Canada Child Benefit.
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 return - You (and your spouse or common-law partner) need to file your 2016 income tax and benefit return(s) to receive the Nunavut child benefit. The information you give on your return(s) will determine how much you will get starting in July 2017. To ensure timely delivery of payments, file your 2016 return(s) by April 30, 2017.
This program is fully funded by Nunavut. For more information, call 1-800-387-1193.
For more information
If you have questions about the Nunavut cost of living or political contribution tax credits contact:
Department of Finance
Government of Nunavut
Post Office Box 2260
Iqaluit NU X0A 0H0
Call: 1-800-316-3324
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) website at cra.gc.ca or call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281.
To get forms, go to cra.gc.ca/forms.
Completing your Nunavut forms
All the information you need to complete your Form NU428, Nunavut Tax, and Form NU479, Nunavut Credits, is included on the following pages.
You will find two copies of Form NU428 and Form NU479 in this book. Complete the forms that apply to you, and attach a copy to your return.
The terms spouse and common-law partner are defined in the General Income Tax and Benefit Guide.
The term end of the year means December 31, 2016, the date you left Canada if you emigrated in 2016, or the date of death for a person who died in 2016.
Tax Tip
You should calculate your federal tax first since many rules for
calculating Nunavut tax are based on the federal Income Tax
Act.
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