Tax Question

[Liv]

I just did my taxes and my refund is a good amount. My question is that since I have not fully paid my OSAP/CSL back and last year they deducted an amount from my gst refunds (I believe) - can they deduct this year from my total lump sum refund? I ask because last year I wasn't working and this year I have this money available now.

Confused.

Thanks.

[devious9191]

If you have an OSAP loan or other government issued loan that isn't in good standing, ie. you haven't been making regular payments, they will take your entire GST/income tax refund, and send you a letter saying that they have applied it to your balance. If you have an OSAP loan in good standing, they will send you the cheque.