Quote Originally Posted by Tot-Time View Post
When you called Revenue Canada, did they mention the fine? If I remember right it is $1000 per receipt without your SIN?

As I have mentioned previously, there is a easy way to avoid identity theft. Instead of a SIN # we are allowed to apply for a BIN (Business Insurance number) and put that on your receipts instead. I paid, I think, $80 for my BIN # and it is good for 5 years. A small price to safe guard my SIN.
I didn't ask about the repercussions of not having the sin on there, and they didn't offer. I just thanked them for letting me know the boundaries and made sure I complied.

I didn't know about the BIN. I am going to do that. Thanks for the info ladies. That is such a better idea!!!!