Free Tax Preparation Clinic
Provided by: Open Arms Free Tax Clinic
Service Description
Volunteers help prepare personal tax returns for low-income newcomers and students who have a simple tax situation.
- Runs from March 1 to June 30, 2024
- Offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin
- 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
Newcomers and students. 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
Call to make an appointment.
Documents Required
Government issued photo ID 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.
Fees
No cost.
Business Line: 306-530-2891
Hours of Operation
March 1 - June 30, 2024
Monday - Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed during lunch/dinner
Open during holidays
Email
Coverage Area
Regina
Languages Offered
English, Cantonese, Mandarin, English
Location Info
Hours of Operation
March 1 - June 30, 2024
Monday - Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Closed during lunch/dinner
Open during holidays
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