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Why do you need to do your taxes?

Filing taxes is an essential civic duty and has several key purposes: Government Funding: Taxes are the primary source of revenue for governments. They fund public services such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, public safety, and social services. Legal Requirement: In most countries, the law requires individuals and businesses to file taxes. Failing to do so…

Tax Clinic opens March 1st to April 30th 2024

TheFei.ca Tax clinic opens on March 1st, 2024, till April 30th, 2024. It will be held at two locations in Edmonton and Calgary. TheFEI.ca is actively looking for volunteers.Register here: Doing taxes is essential for several reasons: Revenue for Government: Taxes are a primary source of revenue for governments. This money funds various public services…

Tax Clinic Volunteer Program

Volunteer here The Financial Empowerment Initiative warmly invites you to join our 2024 Tax Clinic Volunteer Program. Located in both Edmonton and Calgary, we are in search of dedicated and diligent individuals eager to contribute their time and effort through in-person volunteering with our team. Benefits of volunteering at theFei.ca tax clinic Skill Development: Volunteers…

Tax Clinic to close for Easter

The LCCMedia Foundation team is in their fourth week of delivering a free tax return service in the community. With locations at the Africa Centre in Edmonton and at the Calgary Full Gospel Church, their volunteers have heartily helped low-income/modest-income Albertans. They will close for Good Friday (April 7th) and Easter Monday (April 10th). If…

File your taxes at our Free Tax Filing Service

Free community tax clinic opens at Africa Centre (suite #106 – 11808 St Albert Trail. NW T5L 4G4). Get your taxes done! Accessibility Options In-person Virtual Walk-in Appointment Scope of Service Free tax clinic for low-income earners: A threshold of $50,000 annual income. Locations (Edmonton) and Schedule Africa Centre (#106 – 11808 St Albert Trail. NW T5L…

Different ways to file your taxes in Edmonton

  Free community tax clinic open at Africa Centre (suite #106 – 11808 St Albert Trail. NW T5L 4G4), and virtual services open daily from 10 AM -3 PM.   Get your taxes done! Accessibility Options In-person Virtual Walk-in Scope of Service Free tax clinic for low-income earners: A threshold of $50,000 annual income. Edmonton Location…

Tax Clinic at the Calgary Full Gospel Church

The tax clinic at Calgary Full Gospel Church is a free tax preparation service for low/modest income individuals run by LCCmedia Foundation (an Alberta non-profit organization). This service is facilitated by Dexteritas Inc, a Calgary-based full accounting service. This program provides free tax preparation and filing assistance to individuals and families who earn $50,000 or…

Getting ready to file your taxes at our Community Free Tax Clinics?

  Filing your taxes every year is important to ensure you are receiving all the government benefits and subsidies you are eligible for. Even if you are not employed or do not have income, you still need to file your taxes. We can help with free tax filing. Our service is free and confidential. Are…

Community Tax Free Clinic opens in Calgary

LCCMedia Foundation is excited to announce that they will offer a tax-free community clinic in Calgary. The service will operate on Tuesdays to Thursdays from the Calgary Full Gospel Church. They will open from 10 am till 430pm. Last year, the Foundation, sponsored by the Edmonton Community Foundation and Africa Centre, helped over 350 people…

Community Free Tax Clinic opens in Edmonton

  The Financial Empowerment Initiative, in partnership with Dexteritas Inc, will offer a community-free tax clinic in Edmonton. The Edmonton Community Foundation and Africa Centre sponsor the tax clinic. The community-free tax clinic officially launches on the 1st of March. Virtual services start on the 23rd of February, 2023. The tax clinic runs from 1st…