Ontario Nurses Association

4. How is my dual dues refund calculated?
Your dual dues refund is calculated based on the following formula: The total number of dues payments submitted by all of your employers during the year less 12 payments multiplied by the Refundable Portion of Dues.

Example: In the year 2021, Barbara worked for two employers. She paid monthly dues at Employer A from March to October 2021 (8 months) and Employer B from January to November 2021 (11 months.) The total number of dues payments for Barbara in 2021 was 19. She submits dues based on the top tier.

Her total refund for 2021 would be calculated as follows:

Total number of dues payments in the year (19) less 12 payments equals 7 months multiplied by $80.40 (refundable portion of dues.)

Her dual dues refund for 2021 would be $562.80.

5. My Local collects a special dues levy in addition to the regular monthly dues. Will I be able to receive a refund of the special dues levy and the Local portion of the dues that I have paid?

Locals are required to develop financial policies regarding the refund of the Local portion of dues received by the Local. Please contact your Local Coordinator for the policies of your Local.

6. Are there tax implications for the dual dues refund?

The dual dues refund is considered taxable income in the year received. Therefore you must add the 2021 refund you receive in 2022 onto your 2022 personal income tax return. Please consult your tax professional for advice.

7. When will I get my dual dues refund?

Prior to 2021, Dual Dues Refund cheques were mailed out. Due to the COVID-19 situation, ONA has introduced direct deposit payment for Dual Dues Refunds. Payments will be deposited by May 31st for eligible members who have provided ONA with their banking information.

8. What if I disagree with the dual dues refund amount I received?

If you disagree with the amount you receive, you may send a written request for a review. You must attach copies of your T4 forms from all your employers for the year 2021. Please ensure you include your ONA member ID number, social insurance number and current address on your correspondence.

Send your request and required information to:

Ontario Nurses’ Association
Attn: Dual Dues Refunds, Accounting Services Team
85 Grenville Street, Suite 400
Toronto, ON M5S 3A2

Or by email at [email protected]

The written request for the review must be received within 90 days from the receipt of the refund. Please allow four to six weeks for a response.

9. What if I did not receive a dual dues refund cheque and I feel I should have?

If you did not receive a 2021 direct deposit/dual dues refund cheque by July 30, 2022 and believe that you should have received one:

1. Contact Dues and Membership at 1-800-387-5580, ext. 2200 or from the Toronto area, 416-964-8833, ext. 2200 to make sure that your contact and bank information on file is up to date.
2. You must send a request for a review of your eligibility for a Dual Dues Refund. You must attach copies of your T4 forms from all your employers for the year 2021. Please ensure that you include your ONA member ID number, social insurance number and current address on your correspondence.

Send your request and required information to the address above or to [email protected]. Please allow four to six weeks for a response.

10. How long do I have to claim a dual dues refund?

ONA will only investigate inquiries concerning dual dues refunds for a period of two years following the year in which the dues were deducted. For example, inquiries for 2021 dual dues refunds must be made by December 31, 2023.

11. I still have a question regarding dual dues. How do I contact a specialist?

If you didn’t find the answers you need in this FAQ, you can contact us at [email protected], or call and leave a message at 1-800-387-5580, ext. 7788 or from the Toronto area, 416-964-8833, ext. 7788.