Date: April 2nd

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Are You Eligible to Have Your Taxes Done by Us?

You may qualify for our services if:

• You have no income, or

• Your income comes from the following sources:

  • Employment

  • Pension

  • Benefits (e.g., Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, or social assistance)

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)

  • Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants

  • Interest income (under $1,000)

Exclusions
You are not eligible for our services if you have:

• Self-employment income or employment expenses (e.g., driving for Lyft/Uber)

• Business income or expenses

• Rental income or expenses

• Interest income exceeding $1,000

• Capital gains or losses

• Bankruptcy

• A deceased person's tax return to file

• Foreign property or foreign income

Eligibility for the Public

To qualify for the CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program), individuals must have modest income and a simple tax situation. Eligible individuals may include:

• Adults aged 65 years and older

• Housing-insecure individuals

• Indigenous peoples

• Modest-income individuals

• Newcomers

• Persons with disabilities

• Students

Modest Income Guidelines

Family Size
Total Family Income
1 person $35,000
2 people $45,000
3 people $47,500
4 people $50,000
5 people $52,500
More than 5 people $52,500 + $2,500 for each additional person

Modest income means the total family income is less than the amounts listed above. Family size includes an individual, a couple, and their dependents.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at taxclinic@bcitaa.com.