SIN Card / Number
 

Whilst filling out SIN card application with Mrs Squibbler I noticed the reference to signing as a parent if the application was on behalf of a child. Hmmmm, never gave this any thought before but the question that now bugs me is: Do children (regardless of age/status) require a SIN number?. I thought the SIN was only for taxation / benefits etc a la National Insurance - which if memory serves was only issued at the age of 16 in the UK :confused:

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We were advised to apply for a SIN number for each family member, including our children. At least they have a number now should it be required.

Deborah

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Someone asked this before, and I can't find it on a search now :( I think the answer was that it was only needed for a child if they had a certain kind of savings/trust account, can't remember the specifics...but it's definitely not needed for your usual kind of thing like getting child tax benefit.

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If you get your kids an RESP then you will need a SIN card for each child.

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That's what it was ;) Thanks for that, was going to bug me all day...!

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Also if the child is recipient of a disability (or perhaps other) benefit; a tax return must be filed for the child and that needs a SIN. (That's a nightmare of bureaucracy, btw, even compared with immigration, the accountant's and doctor's fees to deal with the return usually exceed the value of the benefit). There's also a possible advantage to children filing tax returns on part time jobs even if they're not going to be taxed as they can build up RSP eligibility.

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Also a employer can not hire a teenager who does not have a SIN card so kids can loose out on a good pt or summer job if they don't have their SIN and employer won't wait until they get it

Island Girl