Free Tax Clinic
Provided by: Happy Life New Immigrants Centre
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Service Description
Volunteers help prepare personal tax returns for individuals who have low income and a simple tax situation.
- Runs every Saturday from March 1 to April 30, 2025.
- 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 years 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 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 Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance - Registered Retirement Savings Plans - scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants - interest (under $1000) Volunteers do not prepare complex returns, such as returns with the following: - self-employment income or employment expenses - business income and expenses - rental income and expenses - interest over $1000 - capital gains or losses - bankruptcy in the tax year, or the year before, if that return has not been filed - deceased person - foreign property - foreign income Note: Some exceptions apply. Visit the website for further details.
Application Process
Appointments preferred. Contact to book an appointment.
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.
Business Line: 306-321-7128
Hours of Operation
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon), 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Closed statutory holidays.
Running from March 1 to April 30 only.
Email
Coverage Area
Dundurn
Languages Offered
English
Location Info
Hours of Operation
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