A number of B.C. charities say the pandemic has been a double-challenge, reducing their ability to raise funds while increasing the need for their services.

The government alleges that in 2012, 2013, and 2014 Anders under-reported his income, which led to multiple charges of making false statements on a tax return.

“I believe in their countries it’s totally different – it was different for me.”

The province is one of four seeing a decrease in the rebate amount and is the region that will have the largest decrease.

No doubt Canadians who haven’t filled their returns will be scrambling to get it in before midnight on April 30.

The poll found that 63 per cent of respondents view the money as a bonus, rather than their own money being paid back to them.

Saskatoon Services for Seniors is working to make the process of filing income taxes stress-free for seniors and those with mobility issues.

Total refunds to date are down 23 per cent to $22.2 billion, from $28.9 billion last year.

For many Canadians, the changes will be slight, considering CPP's cut is rising while EI is falling.

The agency says its goal is to make sure low-income earners get the benefits and tax credits to which they are entitled.