5006-PC Information Sheet for Residents of Ontario

All the information you need to calculate your Ontario tax and credits is included on the following pages. We have included two copies of Form T1C (ONT.) TC, Ontario Tax, Form T1C (ONT.), Ontario Tax Credits, and Form T1C (ONT.) Seniors, Ontario Tax Credits for Seniors.

To calculate your Ontario tax, Ontario tax reduction, and the Ontario investment and employee ownership tax credits, use Form T1C (ONT.) TC.

If you were under 65 on December 31, 1997, use Form T1C (ONT.) to claim Ontario tax credits. If you were 65 or older on December 31, 1997, use Form T1C (ONT.) Seniors to claim Ontario tax credits.

Complete and attach to your return the forms that apply to you.

Ontario Opportunities Fund

The Ontario Opportunities Fund has been set up to give Ontarians a chance to reduce the Province's deficit and debt. If you wish to make a monetary contribution to the Ontario Opportunities Fund from your 1997 tax refund, complete the "Ontario Opportunities Fund" area on page 4 of your return. Indicate the amount of your donation. You will be issued a receipt which can be used with your 1998 tax return. However, your gift cannot be used to reduce your 1997 tax liability, even in the event of a reassessment. Please see line 349 in the federal tax guide for more information about gifts to government.

Your donation will not be processed if it is less than $2.00, or if the refund you have calculated is reduced by $2.00 or more when your return is assessed. Please note that your contribution will be deposited to the Ontario Opportunities Fund as soon as your tax return is assessed. If you have any questions about your donation to the Ontario Opportunities Fund, you can contact the Ontario Ministry of Finance at the address and telephone numbers in "Enquiries" below.

If you prefer to make a separate monetary contribution to the Ontario Opportunities Fund, please make your cheque or money order payable to the "Minister of Finance - Ontario Opportunities Fund" and mail it to:

Enquiries

If you have questions or wish to receive additional information about Ontario tax and credits, you can contact the Ontario Ministry of Finance at the following address and toll-free numbers:

If you have any other questions, contact your Revenue Canada tax services office. You can find the address and telephone numbers listed under "Revenue Canada" in the Government of Canada section of your telephone book.