Record #: GRE1058
Last Modified: 26 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-538-3500 ext 1126
E-Mail atrusler@meaford.ca
Website www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html
Social Media X (Twitter) X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/canrevagency
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canrevagency
Primary Contact Ashley Trusler, Community Outreach Coordintator

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Meaford
Address Meaford Public Library; 11 Sykes St N
Meaford, ON
Canada N4L 1V6
Mailing Address Meaford Public Library; 11 Sykes St N 
Meaford, ON 
Canada N4L 1V6
Physical Access Fully accessible

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.

Prior and current year returns.

Service Details

Hours March 2024 Tax Clinics
Tue: Mar 12, 19, and 26 * 10:30 am-4 pm
Thu: Mar 7, 14, 21, and 28 * 10:30 am-4 pm
Sat: Mar 2, 9 and 23 * 10:30 am-1 pm

April 2024 Tax Clinics
Tue: Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 * 10:30 am-4 pm
Thu: Apr 4, 11, 18, and 25 * 10:30 am-4 pm
Sat: Apr 6, and 13 * 10:30 am-1 pm
Areas Served Grey County
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
  • Seniors
  • Students
Application Email or call to make an appointment.
Languages English
Fees None

Administration

Alternate Name CVITP