Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Central East]
Site: Port Elgin
Service: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BRU0356 | Last Modified: 22 Feb 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2021 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the free income tax clinics for 2021 have been cancelled. Regular Service Free assistance for individuals unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and unable to pay for assistance. Volunteers can help complete the income tax and benefit return if income is low and tax situation is simple. Does not complete income tax and benefit returns for: bankrupt individuals * individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses. Prior year and current year returns |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | There will be no CVITP program at the Port Elgin Branch for 2021. |
| Areas Served | Bruce County |
| Eligibility | Suggested maximum income used as a guideline only: Single individual – up to $35,000 Two-person family – up to $45,000 (combined income of a couple, or one adult with one child under 18) + add $2,500 for each additional dependent child in the family Volunteers do not prepare tax returns for complex situations such as: * individuals who file for bankruptcy; * self-employed individuals; * individuals who report capital gains or losses; or * individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses. Eligible taxpayers normally served by the CVITP include * Aboriginal peoples; * Low-income individuals and social assistance recipients; * Newcomers to Canada; * Seniors; and * Students |
| Application | Call for appointment * Bring all tax slips and forms |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Port Elgin |
| Address & Map | Bruce County Public Library - Port Elgin Branch 708 Goderich St Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Goderich St and Elgin St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-832-2201 |
| Fax | 519-832-2201 |
| Website | www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html |
| Primary Contact | Maryanne McMillan, Branch Supervisor |