Canada. Canada Revenue Agency - Grey Bruce

Site: Owen Sound - Harrison Park Senior Centre

Service: Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Record #: GRE0218
Last Modified: 26 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 30 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service) Free income tax clinic run by volunteers. Assists individuals who are unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and are unable to pay for assistance. Only provides assistance when income is low and tax situation is simple.

Can complete prior year and current year returns.

Service Details

Hours Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 1 pm-4 pm
Dates: Mar 1, 2024-Apr 30, 2024
Areas Served Owen Sound
Eligibility These suggested maximum income levels should serve as a guideline only

Single individual - up to $35,000
Two-person family - up to $45,000 (combined income of a couple, or one adult with one child under 18)
+ add $2,500 for each additional dependent child in the family

Interest income limited to under $1,000

Local community organizations have the flexibility to adjust or set additional eligibility criteria for taxpayers based on the local economic environment, the population they serve, and their own capacity

Volunteers do not prepare tax returns for complex situations such as:
  • returns for deceased persons
  • individuals who file for bankruptcy
  • self-employed individuals
  • individuals who report capital gains or losses
  • individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses


Eligible taxpayers normally served by the CVITP include:
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Low-income individuals and social assistance recipients
  • Newcomers to Canada
  • Seniors
  • Students
Application Walk-ins welcome, appointment not required. Please call and leave clear message including name and phone number.
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address & Map
Harrison Park Senior Centre, 75 Second Ave
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 2E5
Intersection 2nd Ave and 1 St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact information

Office Phone 519-371-0024, Harrison Park Senior's Centre
Website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html
Social Media X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/canrevagency 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/canrevagency
Mailing Address Harrison Park Senior Centre, 75 Second Ave 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 2E5