Tax AID is seeking volunteer tax preparers! Who We Are Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Our mission: to support people, with all disabilities, to liveContinue reading “Volunteer with Tax AID”
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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! 👩💻Guidance from experts: a tax advocate from DABC’s Tax AID Program will guide you through every step of your return. 🧾 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”
Tax season is approaching: we can help!
The CRA will open its NETFILE system on February 24th, 2025, meaning that this year, Canadians can begin to submit their taxes electronically on that date. Make sure you’re prepared for tax season! People with disabilities living on low incomes who need support with tax filing or gathering the documents necessary for tax filing canContinue reading “Tax season is approaching: we can help!”
We’re seeking volunteer tax preparers to join our program!
Who We Are Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications. Our mission: to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence, and as equal andContinue reading “We’re seeking volunteer tax preparers to join our program!”
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a new program from the federal government intended to help Canadians who experience financial barriers to adequate oral health care—specifically, households with an annual income of below $90,000 who have no existing dental coverage. The CDCP began its invitations for applications in phases. Beginning in December 2023, seniorsContinue reading “Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)”
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