Our volunteers work in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency to provide the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
This is for for low-income individuals and families with simple tax requirements. The program runs from March 2 to April 30.
To be eligible: single people must have an income under $35,000, couples an income under $45,000, and single parents must have an an income under $35,000 plus $2,500 for each additional dependent.
Volunteers do not prepare complex returns, such as returns for individuals who:
- have self-employment income;
- have business or rental income and expenses;
- have capital gains or losses;
- have employment expenses;
- file for bankruptcy;
- are deceased persons;
- have interest income of more than $1,000.
For more info, contact www.jbcp.bc.ca or askus@jbcp.bc.ca or 250-388-7844 Ext.0