Released on May 8, 2013
Saskatchewan businesses affected by flooding may be eligible for relief from penalty and interest charges that result from filing late sales tax returns.
Finance Minister Ken Krawetz today 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.
“We are taking into account the unusual circumstances and potential for flooding that may impact businesses in our province this spring,” Krawetz said. “As we have in the past, we’re adopting a flexible approach and dealing in a fair way with businesses which could be affected by natural disasters, like flooding.”
Affected businesses must submit a written request to the Ministry of Finance, 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.
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
Box 200
Regina SK S4P 2Z6
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:
Jeff Welke
Finance
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6046
Email: jeff.welke@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-536-1185