Local Tax Clinics
[  Suggest an Update ] Record #: GCL1900 Last Modified: 16 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2013
Notices
Public Bulletin	*Volunteers do not complete income tax returns for deceased persons, bankrupt individuals, or individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses. *
Contact Information
Alternate Name	Community Volunteer Income Tax Program ; CVITP ; Volunteer Tax Preparation Clinics
Located In Community	Guelph
Website	www.cra-arc.gc.ca/volunteer/
Description & Services
Description	Free tax preparation clinics for those unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and are unable to pay for assistance. Where indicated, call ahead to book an appointment at the desired location.     **Clinics listed below are offered through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) of Canada Revenue Agency. CVITP Income Eligibility Criteria (suggested maximum income levels serve as a guideline only) - Individual: up to $30,000 ; Married or Common Law couple: up to $40,000 ; Single Parent with 1 child: up to $35,000 (add $2,500 per additional child) ; Interest Income: under $1,000 ; local community organizations have flexibility to adjust or set eligibility criteria for tax filers based on local economic considerations, the population served, and their own capacity**    Volunteers do not prepare returns for complex situations: Deceased Persons, Bankruptcy, Capital Gains or Losses, Self Employment, Business or Rental income, Employment Expenses    2013 Clinics through Canada Revenue Agency (1-800-959-8281):    Organization Name: Accounting Society of Guelph  Contact Person: Adrian Goberdhan  Phone Number: 519-880-5953  Location: 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: March 20, 21, 4pm - 7pm   Clinic Type: With appointment ; Walk-ins welcome  Type of Client: Students only  Language: English  Special Notes: Current year returns only    Organization Name: East Wellington Community Services (Erin Office)  Phone Number: 519-833-9696  Location: 45 Main St, Erin ON  Clinic Dates and Times: March 6, 20, 5pm - 8pm * April 17, 5pm - 8pm  Clinic Type: With appointment   Type of Client: Resides within local community  Language: English  Income information: Does not serve clients exceeding suggested income  Special Notes: Only serves a specific geographic location - residents of Erin, Hillsburgh, Orton, Ballinafad ; current year returns only    Organization Name: East Wellington Community Services (Rockwood Office)  Phone Number: 519-856-2113  Location: 106 Church St, Rockwood ON  Clinic Dates and Times: April 10, 5pm - 8pm  Clinic Type: With appointment  Type of Client: Resides within local community  Language: English  Income information: Does not serve clients exceeding suggested income   Special Notes: Only serves a specific geographic location - residents of Rockwood, Marden, Guelph-Eramosa ; current year returns only    Organization Name: Evergreen Seniors Community Centre  Phone Number: 519-823-1291   Location: 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: Tue, Thu - March 5-28, 6pm - 8pm  Clinic Type: With appointment  Type of Client: Persons 55 years and older; eligibility - individuals with income less than $20,000; $30,000 for couples/families  Language: English  Special Notes: clinic location-wheelchair accessible ; current year returns only ; membership with Guelph/Wellington Seniors Association is not required to use this service  * fee for service is $1.00 for seniors with income of less than $20,000 for single individuals, $30,000 for couples/families  * seniors above specified income levels may also access the clinics ; fees are $38 for seniors, $45 for all others  * to book an appointment in a clinic offered by local chartered accountants (no charge if eligible), call Jocelyn Peterson at 519-823-1291  * for Income Tax Returns prepared in your home, call Sharon Lamers at 519-222-9104. Fees for this service are on a sliding scale, dependent on income ; also offering clinics at the following locations: 229 Dublin St, March 11; 85 Neeve St, March 14; call to book appointment ; $25 for low income clients    Organization: Guelph Food Bank  Phone Number: 519-767-1380  Location: 100 Crimea Street, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: Monday and Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons - March-April  Clinic Type: With appointment  Type of Client: Food bank clients only    Organization Name: Holy Rosary Community Room  Location: 175 Emma Street, Guelph ON; by the Parish Office  Clinic Dates and Times: March 6, 12, 19, 4:30pm - 8:30pm * March 9, April 13, 12:30pm - 4pm  Clinic Type: Without appointment (Walk-ins welcome)   Type of Client: For all  Language: English, Italian  Special Notes: Prior and current year returns    Organization Name: Immigrant Services Guelph-Wellington  Contact Person: Amenda Ng or Kathy Zhao  Phone Number: 519-836-2222   Location: 926 Paisley Rd, Unit 4-5, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: Mondays (March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 8, 15, 22), 6pm - 8pm * Fridays (March 8, 15, 22; April 5, 12, 19), 10am - 12noon  Clinic Type: With appointment  Language: Arabic, Cantonese, English, Italian, Mandarin, Persian, Spanish, Vietnamese  Income Information: Does not serve clients that exceed suggested income  Special Notes: Current and prior year returns. Also offers year round service with current and prior year returns for newcomers only who do not exceed suggested income; call for appointment    Organization Name: Italian Canadian Club of Guelph  Phone Number: Do not call  Location: 135 Ferguson Street, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: March 5, 26, 4:30pm - 8:30pm   Clinic Type: Without appointment   Type of Client: For all  Language: English, Italian  Income Information: Does not serve clients that exceed suggested income  Special Notes: Clinic location is wheelchair accessible ; prior and current year returns    Organization Name: Onward Willow-Shelldale Centre  Contact Persons: Margie or Robin  Phone Number: 519-824-6892  Clinic Dates: March 9, 27; April 13  Clinic Type: With appointment  Type of Client: Onward Willow residents only    Organization Name: Two Rivers Neighbourhood Group  Contact Person: Hannah  Phone Number: 519-837-4248  Location: 131 Ontario Street, Tytler School basement level  Clinic Date: March 27 (afternoon)  Clinic Type: With appointment    Organization Name: University of Guelph - International Students  Contact Person: Candace Stewart  Phone Number: 519-824-4120, ext 58686  Location: 50 Stone Rd E, Guelph ON  Clinic Dates and Times: March 5, 6, 2pm - 4pm * March 7, 9am - 1pm * March 8, 15, 23, 30, 1pm - 3pm * March 9, 9:30am - 3pm * March 11, 11am - 3pm * March 12, 10am - 12noon * March 13, 11am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm * March 18, 5pm - 7pm  Clinic Type: With appointment  Type of Client: Students only  Language: Arabic, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Sinhalese/Sri Lankan, Twi-African, English  Income Information: Does not serve clients that exceed suggested income  Special Notes: Current and prior year returns    Organization Name: West Willow Woods Neighbourhood Group  Contact Person: Linda Busuttil  Phone Number: 519-826-9930   Location: Portable behind Westwood Public School, 495 Willow Rd, Guelph ON   Clinic Dates and Times: March 4, 6, 6pm - 8pm * March 23, 1pm - 3pm   Clinic Type: With appointment (Walk-ins welcome, but first preference to those with appointment)  Type of Client: For all  Language: English  Income Information: Does not serve clients that exceed suggested income  Special Notes: Prior and current year returns    Tax Clinics Offered by Other Organizations:    In Fergus: call the Community Resource Centre at 519-843-7000 or 1-866-840-3249  Location: 160 St David St S, Unit 100, Fergus ON, Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm  Program runs as of March 4 for 2012 tax year (Note: for Centre Wellington and Wellington North residents ONLY)  Type of Client: Low income individuals and families (Individual: up to $30,000; couple: up to $40,000 ; add $2,500 per child)  Special Notes: Year round service for tax returns prior to 2012 (five-year limit) * clients may drop off slips during office hours or call to arrange pick up by outreach staff
Sup. Description	The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is a collaboration between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and community organizations. The organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare tax returns for individuals who have low income and a simple tax situation.    The CRA offers training and tax software for the volunteers as well as a network of CVITP coordinators to guide community organizations as they deliver the program. The registration period to become a CVITP volunteer is from October through January.    See www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/vlntr/nd-eng.html or call 1-800-959-8281 for more information.
Areas Served	Guelph ; Wellington County
Eligibility	For Canada Revenue Agency Clinics:  Single individuals with an income of up to $30,000.  One adult with one child with an income of up to $35,000 (each additional child add $2,000)  A married or common law couple with an income of up to $40,000  Low income seniors, individuals with disabilities, or on social assistance and newcomers to Canada are eligible. Call 1-800-959-8281for information.
Fees	Call for information
Languages	English
Other Details
Funding	Federal
Service Level	(50) Non Profit
Subjects
Subjects	Free services ; Geared to income services ; Income tax ; Income tax clinics ; Reduced cost services
Service Categories	Tax Preparation Assistance