Department of Finance
Department Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
- I have a government cheque and do not know what it is for.
- I submitted an invoice to the Government of Yukon. When should I expect payment?
- I found an old cheque from the Government of Yukon that has not been cashed. Can I still cash it? (When does a cheque become stale-dated?)
- I lost my cheque. Can it be replaced?
- Where can I find out about the Child Benefit Program and child benefit payments?
- Who should I contact regarding my invoice of account?
- What address do I use when mailing my payment to the government?
- Can I use my credit card or debit card when paying my bill?
- Is there a sales tax in the Yukon?
- Is there a payroll tax in the Yukon?
- Is there a hotel tax in the Yukon?
- Is there a corporate capital tax in the Yukon?
- Is there tax on propane fuel?
- I have a question about my Income Tax
- Where can I find a copy of the Yukon Mineral Exploration Tax Credit form?
- Does the Yukon have a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit?
- Who should I contact for Access to Information from Department of Finance?
I have a government cheque and do not know what it is for.
For information on cheques issued by Government of Yukon contact the Supervisor of Accounts Payable, Finance, at (867) 667-5350.
I submitted an invoice to the Government of Yukon. When should I expect payment?
Generally, you can expect payment 30 days from the date that the invoice was received or the service/goods were provided (whichever is later). For additional information on payments by Government of Yukon contact the Supervisor of Accounts Payable, Finance, at (867) 667-5350.
I found an old cheque from the Government of Yukon. Can I still cash it? (When does a cheque become stale-dated?)
Contact the Supervisor of Accounts Payable, Finance, at (867) 667-5350 to find out if your cheque is 'stale-dated' and how to get a new one.
I lost my cheque. Can it be replaced?
Contact the Supervisor of Accounts Payable, Finance, at (867) 667-5350 to find out how to get a replacement cheque.
Where can I find out about the Child Benefit Program and child benefit payments?
Payments are made by the federal government through the Child Tax Benefit program. For information on payments and other information contact Canada Customs & Revenue Agency at 1-800-387-1193. You can also contact the local CCRA office at (867) 667-8154.
Who should I contact regarding my invoice of account?
For questions regarding an invoice of account contact the Supervisor of Accounts Receivable at (867) 667-5351.
What address do I use when mailing my payment to the government?
Payments made to the Yukon government should be mailed to:
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Can I use my credit card or debit card when paying my bill?
Yes. The Yukon government will accept VISA, Mastercard and debit cards.
Is there a sales tax in the Yukon?
No. Yukon Territory does not have a sales tax.
Is there a payroll tax in the Yukon?
No. Yukon Territory does not have a payroll tax.
Is there a hotel tax in the Yukon?
No. Yukon Territory does not have a hotel tax.
Is there a corporate capital tax in the Yukon?
No. Yukon Territory does not have a corporate capital tax.
Is there tax on propane fuel?
No. Yukon Territory does not have a tax on propane.
I have a question about my Income Tax.
For advise and assistance with Income Tax contact the Taxation Section of Canada Customs & Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281. You can also contact the local CCRA office at (867) 667-8154.
Where can I find a copy of the Yukon Mineral Exploration Tax Credit form?
Forms are available on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency web site (hyperlink) or call the local CCRA office at (867) 667-8154 or the main office at 1-800-959-8281.
Does the Yukon have a Research and Development (R&D) tax credit?
Yes, the Yukon has an Research and Development tax credit along with several other credits. Information about our credits is available on the Finance - Revenue Services web page under Yukon Income Tax.
Who should I contact for Access to Information from Department of Finance?
You may contact the departmental Access to Information and Privacy Protection (ATIPP) coordinator by phone at: (867) 667-5276.
For more information about ATIPP go to the ATIPP website at http://www.atipp.gov.yk.ca/