Harper Government Partners with Communities to Offer Support During Tax Time
Minister Findlay showcases the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program at the Deltassist Family and Community Services Society
(firmenpresse) - NORTH DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/13/15 -- Canada Revenue Agency
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., met today with volunteers from the Deltassist Family and Community Services Society to promote the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Minister Findlay also talked about key initiatives recently implemented, including an additional $1 million investment to strengthen the program this tax-filing season, and released the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) new Need a Hand video.
There are over 2,000 community organizations partnering with CRA to lead CVITP clinics assisting taxpayers. The CVITP offers Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation help filing their income tax and benefit returns. By filing their return, taxpayers ensure they don't miss out on a broad range of benefits and credits for which they may be eligible.
The CRA has supported community organizations providing volunteer assistance to eligible individuals during tax time for over 40 years. The additional $1 million investment made into the program was used to:
Free volunteer tax preparation clinics are typically offered to eligible individuals across Canada from February to the end of April. Information on CVITP clinic dates and locations can be found at .
Quick Facts
For more information about the CVITP or to find a participating community organization in your area, go to . For information on MyCRA and other mobile apps, go to .
Quotes
"Our Government is proud to recognize the precious contributions being made by community organizations such as Deltassist during tax filing season to ensure newcomers, students, seniors, and those of modest means can claim the credits and benefits available to them, including our new family tax credits and benefits. Last year, over 2,000 organizations and their 16,000 volunteers assisted Canadians through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. "
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Our Government is always looking for ways to lessen the tax burden on Canadians. With the introduction of the new MyCRA app, individuals will be able to get their up-to-date tax information from their mobile device. It's a secure and efficient way to access your personal tax information anytime, anywhere."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"For over 40 years, the Deltassist Family and Community Services Society has provided professional and volunteer services to help members of the community. Today we are pleased to welcome Minister Findlay as she announces improvements made to the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Through the CVITP, our volunteers continue to assist members of the community and help them claim tax credits and benefits they may be eligible for."
Doug Sabourin, Executive Director for the Deltassist Family and Community Services Society.
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Datum: 13.03.2015 - 19:07 Uhr
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