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”

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.

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”

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”