By Staff
March 18th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
Help is available for low income households filing Income Tax returns
The tax season upon us.
The tax forms can be daunting – people often need help.
Burlington MP Karina Gould will be running a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) in the Burlington Centre on Tuesdays from 10-2 and Thursdays from 1- 4 beginning on March 2nd through to April 27th. The CVITP office will be located on the first floor near the elevator (entrance by door 1).
If you are in a lower income tax bracket it might be something you will want to look into.
To be eligible for this year’s free tax clinic you must have a modest income and a simple tax situation. A modest income is considered $35,000 in annual income for one person, and no more than $45,000 per couple.
Your tax situation is not simple if you:
· Are self-employed or have employment expenses
· Have business or rental income and expenses
· Have capital gains or losses
· Filed for bankruptcy
· Are completing a tax return for a deceased person
What to bring:
If you are eligible to take part in a CVITP, make sure to bring:
· Tax information slip
· Receipts (rent, property tax, donations, transportation, etc)
· Social Insurance number
· Photo Identification
The Burlington Central Library will be holding their in person CVITP from March 6th until May 1st on Mondays from 9:30 – 3:30.
If you are unable to come in to the tax sessions The MP has teamed up with the volunteers at the Burlington Central Library Tax Clinic to host a virtual CVITP.
Should you be eligible for this free service and wish to have your taxes completed over the phone please leave a voicemail at 289-427-6209 and a volunteer will contact you.
