Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Free Income Tax Clinic at the Russian House Community Centre

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Credit: Russian House Community Centre

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Visit our Web page at http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer/ or call 1-800-959-8281 (English) or 1-800-959-7383 (French)

Восьмой год "Русский Дом" организует
Income Tax Clinic совместно с Revenue Canada.
Двадцать восемь волонтиров помогут вам
заполнить налоговую декларацию
и получить максимальный возврат.
Эта услуга предоставляется бесплатно
для людей с низким доходом.
Звоните скорее, назначайте встречу
- места могут быть ограничены.

For the last eighth years “Russian House"
together with Revenue Canada
have organized an Income Tax Clinic.
Twenty-eight volunteers will help you
to complete your tax return
and to get the maximum tax refund.
This service is provided free of charge
for people with low incomes.
Call (416) 222-5330 for appointment
- Please note that appointments are limited.

"Russian House" Community Centre

Address: 254 The Queensway, Toronto ON, M8Y 1J4
Main Intersection: the Queensway & Stephen Dr. or Park Lawn Rd.
How to get us : Bus # 66A, D from Old Mill Subway Station
Bus # 80 from Keele Subway Station
Streetcar #501, Hamberloop Stop
Phone: (416) 222-5330
Fax: (416) 604-3543
E-mail: Russian.House.Toronto@Gmail.com
Web: www.RussianHouse.ca

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides eligible individuals with free help in completing their tax returns.

Delivered by: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Eligibility Information

Participants must meet the following criteria:
  • be unable to complete their income tax and benefit return by themselves
  • be unable to pay for assistance
  • other criteria may apply
Contact Information
Contact the Canada Revenue Agency.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/contact/menu-e.html

Related Information
  • Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals, or individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses.
  • The Clinics are offered between February and April of each year in various locations across Canada.
Description & Services

Description: Prepares basic income tax returns for individuals with low income

Service Details: Volunteers prepare basic income tax returns enabling individuals to file for benefits they otherwise would not receive
* Volunteers should have experience in preparing basic tax returns
* A one day training session is provided each year to volunteers

Dates: Most activity is during the tax filing season from March to the end of April.

Eligibility: Individuals with low incomes and the inability to complete their own return
* Inability to pay for assistance
* Net Income of less than $30,000 for a couple
* Have a simple tax return

Fees: Free; Organizations that offer this free service may have a donation box to assist in covering costs of supplies or to make a charitable donation.

The Canada Revenue Agency offers, through its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, free volunteer tax training sessions to community organizations and individuals and provides volunteers with a kit of handy reference material. For further information, call the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281.

1 comment:

olga said...

+ Toronto Public Library Info:

http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/business_personal_finance/
Newcomers to Canada Tax Seminar

Join a Canada Revenue Agency representative for information about our Canadian tax system on topics such as taxpayer responsibilities, CRA forms and publications, and benefit entitlements such as the Goods and Services Tax Credit, Child Tax Benefits and Universal Child Care Benefits.

When: Thursday, March 04, 2010, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: North York Central Library, Auditorium

FREE. Register by calling 416-395-5613

Income Tax Clinics at Toronto Public Library

Yes, income tax time is fast approaching! The Toronto Public Library offers income tax clinics at the following branches and times.

The Toronto Public Library also offers taxation/income tax seminars and workshops. More about them in upcoming blogs!

For locations of each of the branches listed below, click here.

Flemingdon Park
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on recurring dates listed below.
Get free assistance from trained professionals who will help you prepare your taxes. Weekday appointments in March available from 6-8pm and weekends from 10-pm.
Contact branch for eligibility and more information: 416-395-5820.
Dates:
Thu Mar 04
Thu Mar 11
Sat Mar 13
Tue Mar 16
Thu Mar 18
Sat Mar 27
Tue Mar 30
North York Central Library - Concourse
This is a FREE, community income tax program offered by volunteers who are trained by the Canada Revenue Agency. It is available to single persons with incomes under $25,000 or families with an income of under $30,000. Volunteers will help individuals to fill out their 2009 Income Tax Returns. Please note: The program runs from Mar. 2-Apr. 30. Tuesdays-Fridays only, on a first come/first served basis. The Clinic will be closed on Apr. 2. Hours are 9 am-2 pm. Call 416-395-5614 if you need more information.

Albert Campbell
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on recurring dates listed below.
A team of volunteers from the Certified General Accountants of Ontario, Toronto Chapter, will process one tax return per person within a 45 minute slot. Seniors, students and newcomers welcome! Income guidelines apply; please call for more information and to register: 416-396-8890. People must make an appointment for each individual tax return.
Dates:
Sat Mar 06
Sat Apr 10

Maria A. Shchuka
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on recurring dates listed below.
A popular service with Seniors. The Library will hold income tax clinics during the month of March in conjunction with the Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants. Call 416-394-1000 to register.
Dates:
Wed Mar 24
Wed Mar 31
(There are earlier dates but they are already full!)

Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre
Ongoing event running from Mon Mar 01, 2010 - Tue Mar 30, 2010 Assistance is provided to seniors and families/individuals with low income. One tax form per half hour appointment. Call 416-394-1040 for dates, times and to book an appointment.

Evelyn Gregory
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on recurring dates listed below
Income Tax returns will be completed for people who fulfil specific income requirements. For more information and to book an appointment, please call 416-394-1006.
Dates:
Mon Mar 08
Mon Mar 15
Mon Mar 22
Mon Mar 29

Sanderson -Income Tax Assistance for Newcomers
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on recurring dates listed below.
Free assistance for newcomers. In partnership with Scadding Court Community Centre. By registration only: call 416-392-0335 ext. 227 or 246.
Dates:
Mon Mar 01
Mon Mar 08
Mon Mar 15
Mon Mar 22
Mon Mar 29

St Clair/Silverthorn
Income tax returns prepared free of charge by qualified accountants. Call branch for dates and times: 416-393-7709.

Burrows Hall
At the time of my posting of this blog, tax clinics at Burrows Hall have not been confirmed. Please call the branch for more information: 416-396-8740.