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Personal Income Tax Resource Center
Welcome to the Stark & Marsh Personal Income Tax Resource Center—your comprehensive hub for trusted tax tools, deadlines, and information. Whether you’re preparing your T1 return, gathering slips and receipts, or seeking tips on tax credits and deductions, our resources are designed to help individuals across Saskatchewan file with confidence and accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the meal and travel rates for medical travel and moving?
When claiming travel expenses, you have two options. First, you can use actual meal and gas expenses, which requires keeping receipts. Alternatively, you may opt for the flat rate, which doesn’t necessitate receipts but does require documentation to support the trip. For trips originating in Saskatchewan, the flat rate is $0.55/km, with meals up to $23 per meal and a maximum of $69 per person per day. However, to claim travel expenses, the trip must be at least 40 km one way, and for meals, at least 80 km one way.
I use my personal vehicle for business purposes. Can I be paid a tax-free allowance?
Yes. In provinces, the tax-exempt allowance for employees using personal vehicles for business purposes has increased by two cents. Specifically, it’s now 70 cents per kilometer for the first 5,000 kilometers driven, and 64 cents for each additional kilometer. To claim this allowance, you must maintain a logbook recording personal and business kilometers driven.
As an employee, I am required to pay certain expenses for my job. Can I claim these expenses on my tax return?
Possibly. Generally, commission salespeople can claim employment expenses if they were required to pay for them. For other employees, if your contract specifies that you must provide your own vehicle or cover certain work-related expenses, you may be eligible. In all cases, your employer must complete a T2200 Declaration of Conditions of Employment. Additionally, you might be able to recover some GST paid on employment expenses. If you’re an employee of a GST registrant and deduct expenses from your employment income, completing form GST370 with your return may result in a GST rebate.
How long do I have to keep my tax records?
Six years.
I received a notice from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that I may sign up for Direct Deposit. How do I do this and what is the deadline to sign up?
To sign up for Direct Deposit, simply leave a void cheque with our staff. Consequently, we will handle the rest.
What is the deadline to file my tax return?
Generally, the deadline to file is April 30 for most individuals. However, if you or your spouse/common-law partner are self-employed, you have until June 15 to file. Despite this, any taxes owed are still due by April 30.
Do I need to report the sale of my principal residence?
Starting with the 2016 tax year, the sale of a principal residence must be reported on Schedule 3, Capital Gains, of the T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return. Consequently, this reporting requirement applies to all sales that occur on or after January 1, 2016.
What is form T183 and why does each member of my family have to sign one?
Form T183 confirms your tax refund or amount owing and authorizes the electronic filing of your tax return. Each individual must sign their own copy, as they are responsible for their own return.
Why does your T183 Form need to be signed each year?
You use the T183 form to approve Stark & Marsh to e-file your personal tax return. The Canada Revenue Agency requires your signature on the form to confirm you agree with the return before it’s submitted. Once we complete your return, a Stark & Marsh team member will contact you to arrange the T183 signing and ensure your T1 is e-filed on time.
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