Now, you are going to call one of the Info-Tax message numbers. You will use the information you get to answer the questions below.

  1. What 1-800 number do you call to contact T.I.P.S? ___

  2. What two numbers do you enter to connect to the Info-Tax Service? __________

  3. What number do you enter to get Info-Tax information about the GST credit? _________

When you have entered these numbers, you will hear information about the GST credit.

  1. Who can apply for this credit? ________________

  2. If you are married, can both you and your spouse apply for the GST credit? ___________________

  3. When will the cheques be sent to you if you get less than $100 of GST credit in a year? _________

  4. What number should you call if you need more information about this? _____________________

If you didn't get everything down as you listened, or to check it, you can call again. The message is automated, so you won't annoy anyone by calling back.

Now that you have the information you need, you can choose what you do next. If you wish, you can write a one paragraph report on the answers you got. If you prefer, you can tell your teacher in your own words what the answers to the questions were.



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