Free Tax Clinic
Provided by: Southeast Advocates
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- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Free Tax Clinic
- Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services – Language Assessment and referals (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services: Settlement Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Transition Services (2 locations)
Service Description
Volunteers help prepare personal tax returns for individuals who have low income and a simple tax situation.
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Typically runs from February to December.
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Note: may not be able to answer complex tax questions and does not prepare complex tax returns. Visit canada.ca/taxes or call 1-800-959-8281 for complex tax information.
Eligibility
Will complete current and prior year's returns.
Individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
The following information provides a guideline to determine what is considered a modest income. In general, a modest income means the total family income is less than the amount shown in the chart below, based on the size of the family.
Family Size / Total Family Income:
-1 person / $35,000
-2 people / $45,000
-3 people / $47,500
-4 people / $50,000
-5 people / $52,500
5+ people / $52,500, plus $2,500 for each additional person.
(Family Size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependents).
In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from the following sources:
-Employment
-Pension
-Benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
-Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
-Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
-Interest (under $1,000)
Visit the website for further details.
Volunteers do not prepare complex returns, such as returns with the following: self-employment income or employment taxes; business income and expenses; rental income and expenses; interest over $1,000, capital gains or losses; bankruptcy in the last year (or the year before, if that return has not been filed); deceased person; foreign property; foreign income. Some exceptions apply – visit the website for details.
Application Process
◦ By appointment – call 306-634-1440 to book.
◦ Walk-in (Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
◦ Drop-off (Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm)
◦ Virtual – contact for details.
Documents Required
Tax slips and receipts. If you are missing a tax slip, you may be able to get a copy online - click here for further information.
Note for Newcomers: if you are a first-time filer, specifically a newcomer, also make sure to bring your Confirmation of SIN Letter from Service Canada.
Fees
No cost
Southeast Advocates - Estevan: 306-634-1440
Southeast Advocates - Weyburn: 306-842-9160
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Closed statutory holidays.
Service Website
Facebook
www.facebook.com/SoutheastNewcomerServices
Email
Coverage Area
Estevan and area
Languages Offered
English
Southeast Advocates – Estevan
- Employment Services (2 locations)
- Free Tax Clinic
- Newcomer Services – Driver Education (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services – Language Assessment and referals (2 locations)
- Newcomer Services: Settlement Services (2 locations)
- Southeast Newcomer Services – Settlement Workers in Schools (2 locations)
- Transition Services (2 locations)
Location Info
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays.
• Appointments may be available outside regular business hours.
• Arrangements can be done to meet the client in other locations.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment required.
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