Free Virtual Income Tax Clinic

Beginning March 1, 2021 SECC will provide free income tax preparation and e-filing for qualified individuals through Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

You may be eligible for this service if you have a modest income* and a simple tax situation that includes:

• Employment Income
• Pension Income
• Employment Insurance
• Social Assistance
• Disability Benefits
• Scholarships or Bursaries
• RRSPs

**PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE RECEIVED ALL YOUR DOCUMENTS BEFORE FILING**

*A modest income should not exceed $35,000 for  a single person or $45,000 for a couple.

AVAILABLE METHODS FOR 2020 INCOME TAX FILINGS INCLUDE:

1. DOCUMENT DROP-OFF
   • Complete the  Income Tax Intake Form
   • Include the completed form with all your income tax documents together in an envelope labeled “ATTENTION KATIE”
   • Deposit the envelop in the secure mail box clearly labeled “SECC” located at SECC’s Leamington office at 215 Talbot St. E, Leamington ON N8H 3X5
   • Your income tax filing will be completed and a copy can be sent to you via e-mail (if provided) or printed and available for pick-up with your other documents during SECC’s business hours.

2. EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE
   • Send an e-mail to Katie at kouellette@secc.on.ca requesting assistance with income tax filing
   • **PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY TAX DOCUMENTS OR PERSONAL  INFORMATION IN YOUR FIRST E-MAIL**

• • You will receive a response with the documents and information you need to send.
  • You may include income slips/receipts/documents etc. as attached photos or scanned images
  • Your income tax filing will be completed and a copy can be sent to you via e-mail

3. PHONE APPOINTMENT
   • Call Katie at 519-326-8629 extension 381 to book a phone appointment
   • Your tax filing will be completed over the phone at a scheduled date/time

1. • A copy of your filing can be sent to you via mail, e-mail (if provided) or printed and available for pick-up with your other documents during SECC’s business hours.

4. IN PERSON APPOINTMENT
   • Call Katie at 519-326-8629 extension 381 to book an appointment date/time
   • Your tax filing will be completed during your appointment and your will be provided a printed copy of your filing.
   • **This method is currently not available due to COVID-19 restrictions**

Documents & Information you need to file your taxes:

1. Social Insurance Number
2. Date of birth
3. Marital Status
4. Citizenship
5. Income Slips
6. Property Tax paid or Rent paid
7. Medical Expenses paid out of pocket (not coverage by insurance)
8. Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions (RRSPs)
9. Charitable Donations
10. Tuition Fees
11. Child Care Expenses (daycare or babysitting fees only)
12. New Immigrants will be required to provide their date of entry into Canada

Income Slips can Include: 

• • T4– Employment Income
  • T5007– Employment Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, Social Assistance, Disability Benefits
  • T4A/T4A(P)/T4(OAS)/T4RIF– Retirement Income, Pension, Old Age Security
  • Scholarships & Bursaries
  • RRSPs
  • Interest income,  Annuity income, Canada’s savings bonds