Record #: BRU0794
Last Modified: 25 Feb 2025
Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2025

Description

Description (Service) For individuals unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and are unable to pay for assistance, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) may be able to assist. Volunteers can help complete the income tax and benefit return if income is low and tax situation is simple.

Can prepare current and previous years' returns.

Service Details

Hours Mon 10 am-5 pm
Dates: Mar 3, 2025-June 2, 2025
Areas Served Port Elgin
Eligibility These suggested maximum income levels should serve 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
Interest income limited to under $1,000
Local community organizations have the flexibility to adjust or set additional eligibility criteria for taxpayers based on the local economic environment, the population they serve, and their own capacity
Volunteers do not prepare tax returns for complex situations such as:
  • returns for deceased persons
  • individuals who file for bankruptcy
  • self-employed individuals
  • individuals who report capital gains or losses
  • individuals with foreign property or income
  • individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses
Eligible taxpayers normally served by the CVITP include:
  • Indigenous peoples
  • modest-income individuals
  • newcomers to Canada
  • adults 65 years and older
  • housing-insecure individuals
  • persons with disabilities
  • students and youth
Application Appointments required (for virtual, in-person or drop-offs)
First come, first serve.
House visits for housebound clients.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Saugeen Shores
Address & Map
659 Gustavus St
Saugeen Shores, ON
Canada N0H 2C7
Physical Access Accessible with ramp entry.

Contact Information

Office Phone 249-499-4015
E-Mail sales@sstcoop.ca
Website www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html
Social Media YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canrevagency
Primary Contact Peter Davies, Saugeen Shores Telecom Cooperative Ltd

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