ISGW is helping with Income Tax Filing

Immigrant Services is pleased to offer free income tax preparation to low-income individuals and families once again this year.

Eligibility
Family size – Total family income
1 person – $35,000
2 people – $45,000
3 people – $47,500
4 people – $50,000
5 people – $52,500
More than 5 people – $52,500, plus $2,500 for each additional person
* family size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependents

We cannot complete returns with the following:

  • self-employment income or employment expenses (see exception below)
  • business or rental income and expenses
  • interest income over $1,000
  • capital gains or losses
  • foreign property (T1135)
  • bankrupt individuals in the year of bankruptcy (or the year prior, if that return has not been filed)
  • deceased individuals

Exception
Taxpayers who have T4A income that shows as self-employed/business in box 48 may be eligible to have their return completed under the CVITP. The volunteer must be comfortable preparing the return with the T4A income and all the following conditions must be met:

  • total income in box 48 is under $1,000
  • no expenses are claimed
  • taxpayer is not registered as a GST/HST registrant or required to be a GST/HST registrant

ISGW Clients
Can book a tax appointment with a settlement counsellor. Appointments are available during March and April, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:30pm. To book an appointment, call Liza at 519-836-2222, ext. 240

Saturday Tax Clinic
As in previous years, during March and April, we are also offering a tax clinic staffed by volunteers. The clinic is for members of the community who have a modest income and a simple tax situation.

Clinic hours: Saturdays in March and April, 9:00am – 12:00pm
To book an appointment with a volunteer on Saturdays, call Liza at 519-836-2222, ext. 240

Clinic appointments will be conducted virtually. In-person appointments may be available based on an exceptional need.

Multi-language Service
We can help you in your own language. Let us know that you would like interpretation when you book your appointment.

View PDF flyer. (includes a list of documents to bring to your appointment)