Crédit d’impôt d’abordabilité de la Saskatchewan (Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit - SATC)

À propos du crédit d’impôt d’abordabilité de la Saskatchewan

Le programme de crédit d’impôt d’abordabilité de la Saskatchewan (SATC) offre un paiement unique de 500 $ à tous les résidants de la Saskatchewan admissibles pour aider à contrer les pressions inflationnistes et les répercussions sur le coût de la vie qui en découlent. Le SATC est un crédit d’impôt remboursable et non imposable dont la prestation se fera en dehors du système fiscal dans le but d’en accélérer le paiement aux résidants admissibles.

Le SATC est administré par le ministère des Finances.

Renseignements sur le paiement

Le SATC consiste en un paiement unique de 500 $ accordé à tous les résidants de la Saskatchewan admissibles, sans égard à leur revenu ou leur statut de bénéficiaire de l’aide sociale du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan.
La vaste majorité des paiements du SATC seront expédiés par la poste aux bénéficiaires admissibles à l’automne 2022.

Admissibilité

Vous êtes admissible à recevoir la SATC si vous répondez à tous les critères suivants :

Vous avez produit une déclaration de revenus pour l’année d’imposition 2021 au plus tard le 31 octobre 2022;
Vous avez rempli votre déclaration de revenus pour l’année d’imposition 2021 en tant que résidant de la Saskatchewan;
Vous êtes âgé de 18 ans ou plus en date du 31 décembre 2022.

Comment obtenir le paiement

Il n’est pas nécessaire de présenter une demande officielle.
Si vous répondez à tous les critères d’admissibilité de la SATC, vous recevrez automatiquement le paiement unique de 500 $ par chèque par la poste à la résidence indiquée dans votre déclaration de revenus de 2021.
Pour mettre à jour votre adresse postale, veuillez contacter le centre d’administration du SATC par courriel au satc@gov.sk.ca ou par téléphone au 1-800-667-6102. Pour mettre à jour votre adresse, vous devez fournir les renseignements suivants :
- Votre nom légal complet;
- Votre date de naissance;
- Votre numéro d’assurance sociale - NAS (social insurance number - SIN);
- Votre adresse telle qu’elle figure sur votre déclaration de revenus de 2021.

Pour plus de renseignements

Veuillez contacter le centre d’administration du SATC par courriel au satc@gov.sk.ca ou par téléphone au 1-800-667-6102.

Questions et réponses (en anglais)

Who qualifies to receive the one-time Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) $500 payment?

You are eligible to receive the SATC if you meet all the following criteria:
1. You have filed an income tax return for the 2021 tax year by October 31, 2022;
2. You filed your 2021 tax return as a resident of Saskatchewan; and
3. You are 18 years of age or older as of December 31, 2022.

When will I receive my payment?

Payments will begin to be sent out in the fall. Please check back here for updates.

Do I need to apply to receive the SATC payment?

No. As long as you met the SATC’s eligibility criteria, you automatically qualify to receive the one-time $500 payment.

I have not filed a 2021 tax return. How can ensure that I receive the SATC payment?

You must file a 2021 tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) by October 31, 2022, to be eligible to receive the SATC payment.
In addition to the SATC payment, tax filers may be automatically eligible for other provincial and federal government support payments just by filing a tax return. We therefore encourage every adult to file an income tax return each year to ensure they receive the full range of benefits that are available to them, regardless of their income level.

I earned no income in 2021, can I still file a tax return and be eligible for the SATC payment?

Yes. You do not need to earn income to file a tax return.
In addition to the SATC payment, tax filers may be automatically eligible for other provincial and federal government support payments just by filing a tax return. We therefore encourage every adult to file an income tax return each year to ensure they receive the full range of benefits that are available to them, regardless of their income level.

How can I file a tax return?

Please use the CRA Send us your tax return webpage to find all the necessary information.
To contact the CRA directly, please call 1-800-959-8281, or visit the Canada Revenue Agency website.

How will I get the SATC payment?

The Government of Saskatchewan will mail a $500 cheque to the address that you provided on your 2021 tax return.

Is there an option to get the SATC payment sent through e-transfer or direct deposit?

Is the SATC payment treated as taxable income?

The SATC payment is non-taxable.

I have moved addresses since I filed my 2021 tax return, how do I update my address in order to receive the SATC payment?

To update your address, please contact the SATC administration centre by email at satc@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1-800-667-6102. To update your address you must provide the following information:
- Your full legal name;
- Your date of birth;
- Your Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Your address as it appeared on your 2021 tax return.

Will I get the SATC payment or will my spouse?

The SATC is paid to each eligible individual directly. If both you and your spouse are individually eligible, you will each get a separate SATC payment sent to your residence.

If an individual moved to Saskatchewan after December 31, 2021, do they qualify for an SATC payment?

No. The SATC is a refundable tax credit program based on the 2021 tax year. The Government of Saskatchewan relies on 2021 tax filing data to determine program eligibility, including whether a 2021 tax return was filed with Saskatchewan listed as the individual’s resident province.

What happens if someone meets all the SATC eligibility criteria but is now deceased?

When a person passes away, a final tax return is filed on behalf of that person for the year of death. Then, another tax return is filed on behalf of the estate when all final legal matters have been resolved.
Even when a person has passed away, if an income tax return has been filed on behalf of the individual for the 2021 taxation year, and all other program criteria are met, an SATC payment will be issued. However, an SATC payment will not be issued related to tax returns that are filed on behalf of a deceased individual’s estate.

Does my level of income in 2021 impact how much of the SATC $500 payment I will receive?

No. Regardless of your level of income, every qualifying resident will receive a $500 payment.

I am a resident of Saskatchewan but filed my 2021 income tax return with another province listed as my primary residence, can I still receive the SATC payment?

How many people will receive the SATC payment?

We estimate that about 900,000 Saskatchewan residents will qualify to receive the SATC payment.

I meet all the SATC eligibility criteria; when can I expect to receive a payment?

The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing to implement the program’s administrative processes, with the goal of making all SATC payments as soon as possible. Supply chain issues related to cheque stock and envelopes may impact the delivery of cheques.
We expect that the majority of eligible Saskatchewan residents will receive their SATC payment in fall 2022.
For some eligible residents, it may take a longer depending on SATC administrative issues that are beyond our control. For example, if an individual has been late in filing their 2021 tax return with the CRA, their SATC payment will not be issued until those tax returns are processed and assessed by the CRA.

What happens if I believe that I meet all of the SATC eligibility criteria but have not received an SATC payment?

First, please refer to the Government of Saskatchewan website for status updates, appreciating that it may take a few months before the first payments are issued.
If payments have been made and you did not receive one but feel that you are eligible, please contact the SATC administration centre by email at satc@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 1‑800‑667‑6102.
The Government of Saskatchewan will assist eligible Saskatchewan residents in situations where an SATC payment has not been issued, has been sent to the wrong address or duplicate payments have been issued.