Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Insurance Premiums Tax

Insurance companies who conduct business in Saskatchewan are subject to the Insurance Premiums Tax, the Motor Vehicle Insurance Premiums Tax, and the Fire Safety Tax.

The Insurance Premiums Tax Act levies a tax of 3% on the gross premiums of life, accident, sickness and hail insurance. Individual life, accident and sickness insurance policies in force prior to April 1, 2000, are taxed at a rate of 2% until such time as the individual policy no longer exists. A rate of 4% of gross premiums is taxed on property and all other insurance transacted in Saskatchewan. Marine and reinsurance is exempt from the Insurance Premiums Tax.

The Motor Vehicle Insurance Premiums Tax Act levies a tax of 1% on gross motor vehicle insurance premiums.

The Fire Safety Act levies a tax of 1% on gross premiums written relating to fire insurance.

Relevant tax returns are to be completed annually by insurance companies doing business in Saskatchewan.

For more information, please refer to Information Bulletin IPT-1, Insurance Premiums Tax.

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