It’s nearly income tax season. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency, along with our participating organizations listed below, is once again happening on the Coast.
Volunteers will complete simple tax returns for free for low-income clients. Income limits are: individual, $45,000; family, $55,000 for two, plus $2,500 for each additional dependant. Couples are expected to provide complete tax information for both spouses. The program does not serve clients with employment expenses, self-employment income, rental property income, or capital gains. Interest income must be less than $1,000.
The program will operate during March and April this year. Three options are offered: in-person tax clinics, drop-off/pick-ups, and virtual tax clinics by telephone.
In-person tax clinics and drop-off/pick-up services will be available at the following locations:
Calvary Baptist Church of Gibsons, 711 Park Rd, Gibsons. Drop off Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ring doorbell at front door.
Gibsons and District Public Library, 470 South Fletcher Rd. In person Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments, call 604-886-2130. Drop off Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pender Harbour Community School, 5012 Gonzales Rd, Madeira Park. In person Mondays, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., walk-in (first come-first served). Drop off Monday to Friday through mail slot in the door.
Pender Harbour Health Centre, 5066 Francis Peninsula Rd, Madeira Park. In person, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon, walk in (first come-first served). Drop off Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off at reception.
Or make an appointment for Pender Harbour clinics by phoning Harry at 604-741-5132.
Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre, 5604 Trail Ave, Sechelt. In person, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments, call 604-740-2184.
Sechelt Public Library, 5797 Cowrie St, Sechelt. In person, Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments, 604-885-3260.
Sunshine Coast Resource Centre, 107A-5710 Teredo St, Sechelt (next to Scotiabank). In person, Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments, call 604-885-4088. Drop off Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call first, 604-885-4088.
VCH Home and Community Care Office, 5630 Inlet Ave, Sechelt. Drop off, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Virtual Tax Clinics – by telephone interview. Call 604-886-1995.
