All the information you need to calculate your Northwest Territories tax and credits is on the following pages. We have included two copies of Form T1C (N.W.T.), Northwest Territories Tax and Credits. This form and the Information Sheet About Northwest Territories Tax Credits are also available on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (formerly Revenue Canada) web site at: www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/1999-T1package/ . Attach a completed copy of Form T1C (N.W.T.) to your return.

What's new for 1999?

On April 1, 1999, the Northwest Territories was divided into two new territories: Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. If you resided in Nunavut on December 31, 1999, get a General package for Nunavut from any postal outlet in Nunavut or by calling the forms request number below.

Questions about Northwest Territories tax and credits

If you have questions about Northwest Territories tax, contact:

If you have questions about the Northwest Territories tax credits, contact:

Northwest Territories Child Benefit

The Northwest Territories Child Benefit (NWTCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to qualifying families with children under age 18. The Territorial Worker's Supplement, part of the NWTCB program, is an additional benefit paid to qualifying families with working income who have children under age 18. Benefits from these programs are combined with the Canada Child Tax Benefit into a single monthly payment.

Under the NWTCB, you may be entitled to receive a basic benefit of $27.50 a month for each child under age 18. Families who have earned income of more than $3,750 may also get the Territorial Worker's Supplement of up to $22.91 a month for one child, and up to $29.16 a month for two or more children.

Families with net incomes above $20,921 may receive partial benefits, depending on their income and the number of children they have.

There is no need to apply separately to receive payments under these programs. We will use the information from the Canada Child Tax Benefit application to determine your eligibility for the program. You (and your spouse) should file your 1999 return(s) as soon as possible. The information you (and your spouse) submit on your return(s) will determine how much you will receive starting in July 2000.

The program is fully funded by the Northwest Territories. For more information, call 1-800-387-1193.