Income Tax Clinics
February 20, 2012 | Christina | Comments (0)
It's that time of year again. Time to prepare our income tax returns.
If you are unable to prepare you income tax and benefit return yourself, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) may be able to help.
The CVITP assists eligible taxpayers who have low income, and simple, non-complex tax situations.
Eligibility criteria:
These suggested maximum income levels should serve as a guideline only.
Taxpayer Status Family Income
Single Up to $25,000
Couple Up to $35,000
One adult with child Up to $30,000
Eligible taxpapers normally served by the CVITP include:
- Aboriginal peoples
- Low-income individuals and social assistance recipients
- Newcomers to Canada
- Seniors
- Students
Volunteer tax preparation clinics are generally offered between February and April of each year in various locations across Canada.
If eligible, click HERE to find a Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinic near you.
For more information on the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, visit their web page at the Canada Revenue Agency's web site. It outlines what volunteers do not prepare tax returns for; e.g. types of complex situations.
For individuals interested in preparing their own income tax returns, the Toronto Public Library has copies of Preparing Your Income Tax Returns published by CCH Canadian Limited.
