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:
- 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.
- 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**
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- 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
- 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
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- 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.
- 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:
- Social Insurance Number
- Date of birth
- Marital Status
- Citizenship
- Income Slips
- Property Tax paid or Rent paid
- Medical Expenses paid out of pocket (not coverage by insurance)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions (RRSPs)
- Charitable Donations
- Tuition Fees
- Child Care Expenses (daycare or babysitting fees only)
- New Immigrants will be required to provide their date of entry into Canada
Income Slips can Include:
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- 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