Question #8:

Is this what people are talking about when they say they got a tax refund?

Answer #8:

No. An income tax refund is different from the GST credit. You get an income tax refund if too much income tax was deducted from your pay cheques.

Question #9:

If I am married, can we both get a GST credit?

Answer #9:

No. If you have a spouse, then only one of you can get the GST credit. In fact, only one of you should apply for it. The GST credit will be the same amount no matter which of you applies for it. The person who gets it should share it.

Question #10:

If I am living common law, can we both get a GST credit?

Answer #10:

No. Only one of you can get the GST credit. It's like you were married.

Question #11:

If I got the GST credit last year, will I automatically get it again this year?

Answer #11:

No. You have to apply for it every year. This is because your net income might change from year to year, so the government might need to give you a larger or smaller GST credit each year.

Question #12:

How come I'm not getting the GST Credit?

Answer #12:

There are two possible reasons: (1) you didn't apply for it, or (2) you applied for it, but the government decided that your net income was high enough that you don't need the GST Credit.

Question #13:

If I don't send in my income tax return, can I still get the GST credit?

Answer #13:

No.