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Financial Empowerment Initiative Launches Free Community Tax Clinics in Edmonton and Calgary

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Financial Empowerment Initiative Launches Free Community Tax Clinics in Edmonton and Calgary [23rd February 2024) — The Financial Empowerment Initiative, formerly known as LCCMedia Foundation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Free Community Tax Clinics for the residents of Edmonton and Calgary. Aimed at providing essential tax filing…

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…