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Have Self-Employment Income? File your Taxes ASAP!

If you have income from self-employment, the deadline to file your income taxes is fast approaching! File your taxes by June 15th. For more information, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed-income.html. Questions? Email taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.org.

Webinar: Death, Taxes and Beyond!

Join Tax AID DABC and Credit Counselling Society on June 12th at 10 am for a webinar on Death, Taxes, and Beyond! In this informative webinar, participants will learn about the basics of taxes, insurance and estate planning which will enable them to get their financial household in order. Register to join here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NuE5rP2vRz-Cq5we5YyXfg#/registration.

Apply for the Disability Tax Credit online!

Looking to get the Disability Tax Credit? You can now apply fully online! If you have access to your CRA MyAccount, you can log in and fill out Part A of the T2201 form before having your doctor or nurse practitioner fill out Part B. You can learn more about the process here:https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/segments/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities/disability-tax-credit/how-apply-dtc.html#wb-cont

Attend a Turbo Tax Self-Filing Session!

Want to learn how to file your taxes? Register for one of our TurboTax self-filing sessions today and file with support from one of our experienced tax preparers! Session 1 – April 19th 4:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuChqj4sGdVMfIyhNz8MvLosUoUXy2GX Session 2 – April 26th 11:30 am: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpfu6qqTwiHdKXnkkxPlkvJuGfB0Dh6sP7

Apply for the one-time top up to the Canada Housing Benefit before March 31st!

Don’t forget! You only have until March 31st, 2023 to apply for the one-time top up to the Canada Housing Benefit. The one-time top up aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount that you payContinue reading “Apply for the one-time top up to the Canada Housing Benefit before March 31st!”

New online booking tool for simple tax appointments

Our online booking appointments have been filling up! Don’t worry, you can still call us. But we have new spots available for simple taxes. If you are on PWD and/or CPP-D with 1 or 2 tax slips, check out Tax AID Program’s new online booking tool for simple taxes! Visit our website to book an appointmentContinue reading “New online booking tool for simple tax appointments”

DABC Income Tax Drop-off Service

Have all of your tax slips ready? If you are a person with a disability living in Vancouver and your tax situation is simple, you can now drop off your tax information to our advocates for faster support. Bring your ID and tax slips to our office and pick up your package once your taxesContinue reading “DABC Income Tax Drop-off Service”

Online session: Tax Tips for small business owners and self-employed individuals

Tax season is here! DABC is hosting a session presented by Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency about tax tips related to small businesses or self-employed individuals. The session will cover: business tax deductions, common tax errors, helpful tools and services offered by the CRA and general bookkeeping. Register in advance for this session:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WwcY5kX9TpWC_XwLRHoCqwContinue reading “Online session: Tax Tips for small business owners and self-employed individuals”

Update re: In-person appointments at DABC 

After much discussion and consideration of the risks associated with COVID-19 as well as the needs of clients who require in-person support, DABC’s office will re-open soon to some clients. We will be re-opening using a staggered approach to lessen risk and allow us to adjust to welcoming clients to a new space. This meansContinue reading “Update re: In-person appointments at DABC “