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SUMMARY:Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVIT)
DESCRIPTION:CVIT is a program of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that we host for two months a year (March 1 – April 30). It is available to those with a modest income and simple tax situation. Our program runs on an appointment format; eligible individuals can book an appointment to drop off their taxes\, and our volunteers will prepare and submit the taxes. \nIndividuals with Modest Income\nA modest income (as per CRA) means the total family\nincome is less than the amount shown below:\n1 Person $40\,000\n2 People $55\,000\n3 People $60\,000\n4 People $65\,000\n5 People $70\,000\n6+ People $70\,000\, plus $5\,000 for each\nadditional person \nSimple Tax Situation\nIn general\, a tax situation is simple if an individual has\nno income or if their income comes from these sources:\n– Employment\n– Pension\n– Benefits\, such as Canada Pension Plan\, Old Age security\, Disability insurance\, employment insurance\,       and social assistance\n– Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)\n– Scholarships\, fellowships\, bursaries\, or grants\n– Interest (under $1\,200) \nPROGRAM STEPS \n\nPlease gather:\n– Receipts (medical\, other)\n– Government issued income slips (T4\, T1\, etc.)\n– Government issued photo ID\n– Social Insurance Number\n– 2024 Notice of Assessment (if available)\n– If renting\, your address\, rent paid per month\, and name of landlord. If you moved within the last     year\, we will need your previous address\, rent paid and landlord’s name.\nMeet with tax screener to sign consent forms and provide your documentation. They will confirm your identity by viewing your photo id. The tax screener will collect and record your information and provide your tax package to a volunteer tax preparer. The tax preparer will electronically file your taxes.\nYou will receive a phone call when it’s time to pick up your taxes. It will take approximately one week to complete your taxes.\n\nRegister to guarantee a spot: \n\ncall: 250-753-1154 ext. 251\nEmail: nanaimoharbourfront@virl.bc.ca\n\nDay-of drop-in available on a first-come first-served basis. \nContact CVIT for questions: \nPhone 250-758-5547 to speak to a tax screener to determine if you meet the criteria. If so\, they will make an appointment for you to come into the office (4166 Departure Bay Road\, Unit 2). \n 
URL:https://virl.bc.ca/event/community-volunteer-income-tax-program-cvit/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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