BC FORUM Recommended Event

Name of Event:

The 411 Seniors Centre in Vancouver BC is holding its annual Income Tax Clinic.

Eligibility: low-income persons aged 55+ or on disability benefits, less than $35,000 (individual) or $45,000 (couple) household income. Appointments are required for drop-off of tax documents by calling 604-684-8171 or emailing contact411@411seniors.bc.ca.

 Our community members safety remains our top priority at 411 Seniors. We are taking appropriate measures to ensure everyone using the Income Tax Clinic at the Centre is kept safe and to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. There will be signage on-site to direct visitors, plexiglass barriers in place between staff and visitors, free disposable face masks, hand sanitizing stations, frequent cleaning and sanitizing schedule, and floor markings indicating where to stand safely 6 feet apart from other visitors. Please remain home if you are not feeling well.

When & Where:

Income Tax Clinic 2021: March 1, 2021 to April 29, 2021. Monday - Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The 411 Seniors Centre is located at #704 -- 333  Terminal Street in Vancouver - just east of the Main Street Skytrain Station.

Additional info:

Alternative tax filing methods:

How to file your own taxes by mail:

If you filed your taxes on paper last year, the CRA will automatically mail you the 2020 Income Tax package by February 19, 2021.

You can see, download and order forms and publications as of January 18, 2021 at canada.ca/taxes-general-package. Starting February 5, 2021, you can call the CRA at 1-855-330-3305 to order forms and publications.

How to file your own taxes by telephone:

The CRA offers an automated phone service called File my Return. This free service lets you complete and file your return by phone. The service is available to eligible Canadians who have low or fixed incomes and whose tax situation does not change from year to year. If you are eligible for File my Return, the CRA will mail an invitation letter to you by mid-February.

If you are not able to use any of these above tax filing options for any reasons, please feel free to contact us to at 604-684-8171 or email contact411@seniors.bc.ca to find out other available methods.