Tax Clinic | March & April

If you are a senior or soon-to-be a senior, doing your taxes on time is important for you to be eligible and continue to receive benefits such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), the Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) and the quarterly Goods and Services Tax (GST) credit.

At NexusBC, we understand this and so we provide free basic income tax returns for lower-income seniors through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. This free service is provided by trained volunteers and operates year-round by appointment, as well as through a tax clinic during regular tax season (March and April). If you haven’t filed taxes in several years, we can file back taxes as well.

Here is what you need to know.

• The maximum income level for this service is $35,000 for a single person, or $45,000 combined for a couple.
• Please bring all your T-4 slips and your previous year’s tax return. This is a drop-off and pick-up service only.
• NEW: If you are claiming the Renter’s Tax Credit, please have ready the name of your landlord/company that payment was made to, and know how many months you were a tenant at that address.

Please note that we do not prepare returns for:

1. Deceased persons
2. Bankrupt individuals
3. Self-employed individuals
4. Individuals who report capital gains or losses
5. Individuals who report interest income of more than $1,000.
6. Individuals who report employment expenses or business or rental income and expenses.

If you have questions or would like to book an appointment, phone the Connect Program at 250.545.0585.