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The Price of Tax Cuts: Why Reducing Taxes Cost Low-Income Communities More

Recent tax cuts in BC and across Canada were meant to ease financial pressure for Canadians. However, for many low-income individuals, particularly for people with disabilities, these policy changes are having the opposite effect.   Earlier this year, the provincial government removed the BC consumer carbon tax which meant the end of the BC Climate Action Tax CreditContinue reading “The Price of Tax Cuts: Why Reducing Taxes Cost Low-Income Communities More”

Reminder: Drop your taxes off at the DABC office for faster support!

Don’t forget! If you have all of your tax slips ready, you’re 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 onceContinue reading “Reminder: Drop your taxes off at the DABC office for faster support!”

Online Event: DIY Tax Filing

Bring all your tax questions to our next #Tax Filing for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself online event, designed to help you file your #taxes with ease! đŸ‘©â€đŸ’»Guidance from experts: a tax advocate from DABC’s Tax AID Program will guide you through every step of your return. đŸ§Ÿ Real-time support: ask questions and getContinue reading “Online Event: DIY Tax Filing”

Don’t forget to file your taxes!

The tax filing deadline for individuals for the 2024 tax year is April 30th, 2025. Self-employed? File your self-employment taxes by June 15th, 2025. People with disabilities living on low incomes who need support with tax filing or gathering the documents necessary for tax filing can contact our Tax AID team at taxaid@dabc.ca or 236-477-1717.Continue reading “Don’t forget to file your taxes!”

Mobile clinic: Help with taxes, Disability Tax Credit, and PWD applications

When: Monday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Where: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, 730 E. Hastings St. Disability Alliance BC staff will be available for one-on-one appointments to help with Income Tax filing, Disability Tax Credit applications, or Person with Disabilities (PWD) applications. FREE Registration required: Register in person at nnə́c̓a ʔ mat ctContinue reading “Mobile clinic: Help with taxes, Disability Tax Credit, and PWD applications”

Online session – Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: DIY

Join us for our online event, presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library – Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself  When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. In this information session, learn more about why everyone should file taxes and how to do it yourself! Specific topics will include:Continue reading “Online session – Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: DIY”

The Federal Government’s Proposed $250 Working Canadians Rebate is Cold Comfort to Those Who Need It Most

The federal government announced on November 21st its plans to alleviate higher costs-of-living by providing a $250 rebate to all working Canadians with net incomes below $150,000, to be delivered Spring 2025.  This rebate is called the Working Canadians rebate.  Assuming the legislation needed to create this benefit is passed as-is, it will target individuals who areContinue reading “The Federal Government’s Proposed $250 Working Canadians Rebate is Cold Comfort to Those Who Need It Most”

Tax Season at DABC

This post will fill you in on how DABC can help you this tax season! Tax Filing Appointments Tax AID DABC offers one-on-one tax filing assistance in person, by phone, and by video conference. If you are a person with a disability living in BC on a low income, we can help with filings forContinue reading “Tax Season at DABC”

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.