Service Description
A volunteer helps prepare personal tax returns for individuals who have a low income and simple tax situation.
- Typically runs year-round.
- 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
Drop-off tax forms off at the Yorkton Public Library.
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: 306-782-4575
Hours of Operation
Drop-off tax forms to the Yorkton Public Library during library hours. Volunteer will pick them up from there.
* Volunteer stops checking library for new forms in June but is available year round if needed, call (306) 782-4575.
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Coverage Area
Yorkton
Languages Offered
English
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Location Info
Hours of Operation
Drop-off tax forms to the Yorkton Public Library during library hours. Volunteer will pick them up from there.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access - designated parking spaces; Wheelchair access - front or side or back doors; Wheelchair access - ramps; Wheelchair access - washrooms (at least one); Wheelchair access - call for details or special appointment req’d
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