2020 Tax Clinic
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Completing government forms can be challenging at the best of times and during a pandemic, it can be even more nerve-wracking. The process may seem confusing or overwhelming and people are afraid to make mistakes. Some people don’t even feel that it’s worth filing if they fall into a low tax bracket but this is actually even more of a reason to file. People in lower tax brackets can become eligible for certain rebates and benefit from certain programs (such as child tax credits, old age security, etc). It can help people receive extra support from the government. It’s also important to file because some government agencies require tax information to be up to date before a person can access specific services.
In order to help those struggling with filing, the Canadian Revenue Agency has a program that supports individual volunteers and organizations to help.
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) program is a partnership between the Canadian Revenue Agency and volunteer agencies. The program helps the organizations open tax clinics that assist people in filing their taxes. Each year Progressive Housing participates in the program and runs a tax clinic for our clients. We had a super successful tax clinic this year. Even though there were some additional challenges this year due to COVID-19, our staff was able to help over 150 clients file their returns!
Making a Difference One Step at a Time
Filing paperwork such as taxes may seem like a small step to some people. It is a step, however, that has huge impacts on the lives of Canadians. Improving people’s lives is often a series of small steps. With each action, we take we can get closer to providing a better quality of life for everyone. Which small step will you take today? Donate now and help someone move towards a better quality of life.
