Income Tax Clinics
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MIL0105 | Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In order to provide greater flexibility to Canadians who may be experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency will defer the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals, including certain trusts: * for individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020 (the Agency encourages individuals who expect to receive benefits under the GSTC or the Canada Child Benefit not to delay the filing of their return to ensure their entitlements for the 2020-21 benefit year are properly determined) * for trusts having a taxation year ending on December 31, 2019, the return filing due date will be deferred until May 1, 2020 The Canada Revenue Agency will allow all taxpayers to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after March 18, 2020 and before September 2020 * this relief would apply to tax balances due, as well as instalments, under Part I of the Income Tax Act * no interest or penalties will accumulate on these amounts during this period In order to reduce the necessity for taxpayers and tax preparers to meet in person during this difficult time, and to reduce administrative burden, effective immediately the Canada Revenue Agency will recognize electronic signatures as having met the signature requirements of the Income Tax Act, as a temporary administrative measure * this provision applies to authorization forms T183 or T183CORP For Canada Revenue Agency filing due dates see here Volunteers Clinics do not complete returns for tax situations involving any of the following: * self-employed or have employment expenses * business or rental income and expenses * capital gains or losses * filed for bankruptcy * tax return for a deceased person Where to get tax forms: online, at postal outlets, at Service Canada, or call 1-800-959-8281 Tax filing online: only CRA-certified software may be used, see list here |
| Contact Information | |
| Toll Free Phone | Canada Revenue Agency general income tax inquiries 1-800-959-8281 |
| Fax | Hamilton Tax Services Office 905-546-1615 |
| Website | https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Funding | Federal ; Community agencies |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) In order to provide greater flexibility to Canadians who may be experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency will defer the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals, including certain trusts: * for individuals (other than trusts), the return filing due date will be deferred until June 1, 2020 (the Agency encourages individuals who expect to receive benefits under the GSTC or the Canada Child Benefit not to delay the filing of their return to ensure their entitlements for the 2020-21 benefit year are properly determined) * for trusts having a taxation year ending on December 31, 2019, the return filing due date will be deferred until May 1, 2020 The Canada Revenue Agency will allow all taxpayers to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after March 18, 2020 and before September 2020 * this relief would apply to tax balances due, as well as instalments, under Part I of the Income Tax Act * no interest or penalties will accumulate on these amounts during this period In order to reduce the necessity for taxpayers and tax preparers to meet in person during this difficult time, and to reduce administrative burden, effective immediately the Canada Revenue Agency will recognize electronic signatures as having met the signature requirements of the Income Tax Act, as a temporary administrative measure * this provision applies to authorization forms T183 or T183CORP ----------------------------------------------------- 2020 clinics are still being organized, information will be added to this listing as it becomes available Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) free tax clinics will be held in March and April 2020 (for 2019 tax year) * for those with simple tax situations and modest income (for details see 'Eligibility' below) * for what to bring, see 'Application' below * use contact information below only to ask about times/location or make appointments (for questions about eligibility or other tax questions contact CRA 1-800-959-8281) The John Howard Society of Peel-Halton-Dufferin 193 Main St E, Milton L9T 1N7 * Primary Contact: Tracie McGrath-levis, 905-864-1306 Ex 206, tmcgrath-levis@johnhowardphd.ca * Hours: Every Mon from 1:30 pm - 4 pm and Wed from 3 pm- 7 pm (starting March 2 until April 8) * Current year only * drop off-leave and pick up at a later date * walk-ins only during specified times * English * Does not serve clients that exceed the suggested income (a single person with a total income of up to $35,000, a couple with a total income of up to $45,000, one adult with a child up to $37,500, for additional dependents add $2,500 for each dependent) * Government Issued ID required Milton Public Library 1010 Main St E Milton ON L9T6H7 * Primary Contact: Emily Thompson, (905) 875-2665 Ext: 3273 , emily.thompson@mpl.on.ca * When: March 21st, 2020 from 1 pm - 4 pm, open during lunch/dinner , open during holidays April 4th, 2020 from 10 am - 1 pm, closed during lunch/dinner, closed during holidays * Current year only * walk-ins only during specified times * English * Does not serve clients that exceed the suggested income (a single person with a total income of up to $35,000, a couple with a total income of up to $45,000, one adult with a child up to $37,500, for additional dependents add $2,500 for each dependent) * Government Issued ID required Halton Multicultural Council 55 Ontario Street South Milton ON, L9T 2M3 * Hours: Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (starting March 3 until April 28) * By appointment, call 905 - 842 – 2486 Ext. 118 or email cvitp.volunterr@hmcconnections.com * Current year only * English YEAR-ROUND FREE ASSISTANCE Canada Revenue Agency can provide some help and answer questions by phone, Toll-free 1-800-959-8281 Links2Care (Georgetown office) provides year-round tax filing assistance for people with low income * contact Brenda at Links2Care 1-866-920-6502 * do not need to be existing Links2Care client or live in Georgetown * can back file returns for up to 10 years (paper filing) at the Georgetown office only * electronic filing service is available for current year only by dropping off tax information to Oakville office IMPORTANT NOTES * tax clinic gives you a 1-page summary while you are there, which you should keep (no 'full return' can be printed) * after CRA reviews your return, it will mail you a Notice of Assessment which you should keep * tax clinic cannot access your information after return is filed, for all tax problems call Canada Revenue Agency 1-800-959-8281 * if you lose your 1-page summary and need proof of income, you may be able to use Notice of Assessment (Note: for housing applications HATCH actually prefers the Notice of Assessment) If you lose your Notice of Assessment, you can get a replacement by: * calling Canada Revenue Agency 1-800-959-8281 (takes about 2 weeks) * going online to My Account to view and print notices of assessment and reassessment that were issued after February 9, 2015 and view and print detailed summaries of notices of assessment or reassessment issued between 2004 and February 9, 2015 * using the mobile application MyCRA to view notices of assessment and reassessment for the current year and up to three prior years (only those processed after February 9, 2015 are available for viewing here) |
| Hours | Call for information |
| Dates | Volunteer Clinics: Mar-Apr |
| Areas Served | Milton |
| Eligibility | For people with modest income and simple tax situation only, low income guidelines may change each year * in general, low income guidelines are about $35,000 for individuals, $45,000 for couples, and varying levels for families, based on number of children * for more information see website, or call Canada Revenue Agency 1-800-959-8281 |
| Application | To volunteer in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program see here, for community organizations offering space see here What to bring to tax clinics: all tax forms, last year's Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency, rent/property tax receipts, and medical receipts if over 3% of income |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Milton |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Unknown - may vary by location, call hosting organization to inquire |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Topic Guides |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Special Topics |
| Service Categories | Tax Preparation Assistance |
