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 “Tax AID DABC is Seeking Volunteer Tax Preparers”
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The $400 BC renter’s tax credit is new for the 2023 tax year
By Vickie Smith, Tax AID Program, Active Support Against Poverty Society For the 2023 tax year, renters in British Columbia can claim a new tax credit of up to $400. Here’s what you need to know about the credit and how to claim it. This is a refundable credit: meaning if you do not have anContinue reading “The $400 BC renter’s tax credit is new for the 2023 tax year”
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”
Canada Workers Benefit
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit created by the CRA to help individuals and families that work and earn a low income. The CWB can be claimed each year on your tax return, as long as you are eligible. The CWB has a basic amount and a disability supplement. What makesContinue reading “Canada Workers Benefit”
Late Tax Filing
Haven’t filed your income taxes yet? This year’s tax season has been over for a while, but if you are filing your taxes late and do not expect to owe any taxes, you will not incur late filing penalties. Need help? Contact Tax AID DABC: https://taxaiddabc.org/contact-us-2/
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.
Late Tax Filing
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Tax season is now over and the filing deadline has passed, but if you are filing your taxes late and do not expect to owe any taxes, you will not incur late filing penalties. Need help? Contact Tax AID DABC: https://taxaiddabc.org/contact-us-2/
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
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”
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