Tax Clinic Returns: September 11 & 25, October 9 & 23, November 13 & 27
Wow, Spring is almost here, which means as women, we have survived Christmas, Blue Monday, Black History Month, Black Mental Health Week, and soon International Women’s Day! Phew! The question is: how do we do it?!?! There are some days or even weeks when I wonder how I manage my self-perceived, peer perceived…
As we look forward to filing your taxes for 2022, here are some things you need to keep in mind: The tax clinic is for people with low and modest incomes. $50k per annum is the threshold. The tax clinic opens on the 1st of March. Virtual filings start on February 23rd. Book your…
Here is some helpful information if you receive Federal benefits, including some provincial/territorial benefits. If you have your direct deposit set up, payments will be deposited in your account on these dates. Goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit January 5, 2023 April 5, 2023 July 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 Canada Child…
For volunteers to complete your income tax and benefit return for you, make sure you have your tax information slips receipts social insurance number proof of identity Bring the following if applicable as well: T4 and T5 slips and any other income information Childcare expenses (if applicable) Donations (if any) Unreimbursed medical expenses (if any)…
Tax Season is right around the corner. We are delighted to offer community-free tax return services for low-income and modest earners. We will offer virtual, drop-off, and in-person service at our two locations in Edmonton and Calgary. 1) T4 and T5 slips and any other income information 2) Childcare expenses (if applicable) 3) Donations (if…
LCCMedia Foundation and Dexteritas Inc are excited to announce that community-free tax clinics will open on 1st March 2023 at two locations in Edmonton and Calgary. The Calgary location will be based at the Calgary Full Gospel Church at 917 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0N8. The hours of operation at the Calagry office…
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a savings plan registered with the Canadian federal government that you can contribute to for retirement purposes. When you contribute money to an RRSP, your funds are “tax-advantaged,” meaning that they’re exempt from being taxed in the year you make the contribution. Any investment income earned from investments…
Mental health/Mental Well-being are the buzzwords that we have been hearing. Unfortunately, because they are buzzwords, we can decide to ignore them and think they don’t concern us or even consider them Eurocentric. We assume mental health or well-being is something only to be concerned about when someone is in a visibly distressed…
Getting ready for the end of life is making sure that we are living each day to the fullest. But seriously – are we ever ready for our final days? We can prepare spiritually, physically and mentally, but when it comes time for the reality of facing death, perhaps some of us aren’t…
Diabetes is a global problem that affects people of all ages. When most people think of diabetes, they usually think of type 2 diabetes, which is associated with obesity and low levels of physical activity. However, type 1 diabetes is also a health concern. Both forms of diabetes have their challenges and concerns, though…
