Released on May 16, 2011
Saskatchewan businesses affected by flooding may be eligible for relief from penalty and interest charges that result from filing late sales tax returns.
The Ministry of Finance has announced that if businesses are unable to file their provincial tax return by the required date because of flooding, they may submit a request to have the penalty and interest charges waived.
Affected businesses must submit a written request to the ministry, including the location of the business and details about the flooding that prevented them from filing their sales tax returns on time.
Businesses are required to file a tax return either on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis depending on the amount of tax collected or payable. Returns are due by the 20th day of the month following the end of the reporting period.
In the past, Finance has adopted a flexible approach to dealing with businesses affected by natural disasters and other difficulties with tax filings. The ministry wants taxpayers to know it is taking account of the unusual circumstances this spring.
The quickest and easiest way for businesses to file their tax information is via the Saskatchewan Electronic Tax Service (SETS) at www.finance.gov.sk.ca.
Requests for a waiver should be sent to the following address and marked as a flood-related request.
Ministry of Finance
Revenue Division
2350 Albert Street
Regina SK S4P 4A6
E-mail: sask.tax.info@gov.sk.ca
Telephone: Toll Free 1-800-667-6102 (Regina 787-6645)
Fax: 306-787-9644
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For more information, contact:
Randy Burton
Finance
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6578
Email: randy.burton@sk.gov.ca