Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Central East], Hanover, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Canada. Canada Revenue Agency [Central East]

Site: Hanover

Service: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Record #: GRE0041

Last Modified: 03 Jan 2023

Last Full Update: 03 Jan 2023

Description

Description (Service)

COVID-19 Response
The free income tax clinics are open for drop-off service. There are no in-person appointments. Call 519-364-3163, ask for Karen (or leave a message) or email karen.ruetz@osgb.ymca.ca . Karen will respond with instructions to arrange drop off. Drop off will be at the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Employment Services office in Hanover.

Virtual Tax Service is also now available. Tax preparation over the phone or online video chat. Call for information.

Regular 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	Call to make arrangement
Dates	Mar 1, 2023-Jan 15, 2024
Areas Served	Hanover - and surrounding area
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 who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses Eligible taxpayers normally served by the CVITP include: * Indigenous peoples * Low-income individuals and social assistance recipients * Newcomers to Canada * Students
Application	Call for appointment
Languages	English
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Hanover
Address & Map	YMCA Employment Services 425 10th St Hanover, ON N4N 1P8
Intersection	10th St and 12th Ave
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-364-3163
E-Mail	karen.ruetz@osgb.ymca.ca
Website	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program/lend-a-hand-individuals/about.html
Primary Contact	Karen Ruetz, Admin Resource Worker