SCBC is hosting tax clinics as part of the Community Volunteer Income Tax program (CVITP).
If you meet the qualification criteria set below, you can make an appointment to have us assist with your tax return!
In order to be eligible for the CVITP, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
For more information about CVITP, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html
Eligibility Critera
Income Threshold
Your total income must be below the following threshold:
| Family size | Total family income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $40,000 |
| 2 people | $55,000 |
| 3 people | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $65,000 |
| 5 people | $70,000 |
| More than 5 people | $70,000, plus $5,000 for each additional person |
Eligible Individuals
Individuals with simple tax situations and modest income, such as:
- Seniors
- Students and youth
- Newcomers and new immigrants
- Social assistance recipients
- Persons with disabilities
- Indigenous Peoples
- Modest income individuals needing help with filing tax returns
Individuals Not Eligible
Individuals with complex tax situations, such as:
- business income and expenses
- capital gains or losses
- self-employment income or employment
expenses - declared bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year
before, if that return has not yet been filed) - rental income and expenses
- died
- interest income over $1,200
- foreign property (T1135)
- foreign income
Time, Location, Contact
Time:
Saturday, April 11, 18 and 25 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the main building.
Location:
Clinic is located at Surrey Chinese Baptist Church, ground/”basement” floor of the main sanctuary building.
Address is: 8590 160 ST Surrey BC
Appointments available using online form. Walk-ins accepted but not guaranteed. If all appointments are unavailable, feel free to walk-in. We will try to fit you in.
For further information, you can contact us at: [email protected]
Please enter from the rear door of the main building.
PLEASE BRING GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID AND ALL TAX SLIPS AND FORMS. For more information on what to bring, visit the PDF link below:
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/cra-arc/serv-info/tax/cvitp/cvitp-eligibilty-documents-en.pdf