The Tax Clinic is now closed. We’ll be back for virtual tax filing starting May 18.

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Get ready to file your taxes

  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…

Benefits Payment dates

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…

Community Free Tax Clinic – Information for Clients

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)…

Getting ready for tax season 2023?

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…

Community Free Tax Clinic opens at Two Locations

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…

What is an RRSP?

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…