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Average refund for 2007 tax season more than $1,400

The following is now available on the CRA Web site:

News Release:

Average refund for 2007 tax year increases almost $200 over last year

Ottawa, Ontario, May 30, 2008… The Honourable Gordon O’Connor, Minister of National Revenue, today announced the average refund for the 2007 tax year is worth approximately $1,440 to Canadians—an increase of almost $200 per person since last year.

“As a result of our government’s various tax relief measures, income tax refunds are up significantly this year,” said Minister O’Connor. “Thanks to measures such as the children’s fitness tax credit, the public transit amount, and pension income splitting, Canadians everywhere can use that money to save, invest, or spend it on things they need.”

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