Tax AID DABC: workshops/tax filing services in partnership with VPL

January 17, 2019 by DABC

In partnership with Vancouver Public Library (VPL), Tax AID DABC is hosting workshops/tax filing sessions for people with disabilities:

Tax Filing and Tips for People with Disabilities
Monday, February 11, 2019 (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm)
Central Library: 350 West Georgia St, Vancouver

 
This information session explores income tax issues faced by people with disabilities: simple income tax filing issues, common tax filing credits, options for dealing with tax debt, strategies for communicating with Canada Revenue Agency, the benefits of filing, and other programs that can be accessed through income tax filing.
Link: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5c33c42639612f3e0071814f
 
One-to-One Tax Filing Services for People Receiving Disability Benefits
Saturday, March 9, 2019 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Carnegie Branch (VPL): 401 Main St, Vancouver
 
Income tax consultations and on-site service for people with disabilities receiving disability benefits, and their families.
 
Through this one-to-one service, receive consultation on your outstanding taxes, discuss options for dealing with tax debt, and learn strategies for communicating with Canada Revenue Agency.
 
Link: https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/5c33c51848fd702a0098f042
 
Thank you to the VPL for their support.

The Office of the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear from you

January 16, 2019 by DABC

 

Have you been treated unfairly by a provincial or local government organization? The Office of the BC Ombudsperson wants to hear your complaints.

The BC Ombudsperson and their mobile investigations team will be in the Lower Mainland at the end of January:

Burnaby – January 28
North Vancouver – January 29
Vancouver – January 30 & 31
Richmond – February 1

Book your meeting today! 1-800-567-FAIR

Visit www.bcombudsperson.ca for more information about the event and how they can help.

Upcoming Tax AID DABC Workshops

January 14, 2019 by DABC

Our Tax AID DABC team presented at Surrey Libraries’ Guildford branch, with a “Step by Step Taxes DIY (Do it Yourself)” workshop for people with disabilities on TUE, Jan 8. We will offer more workshops about tax tips through webinars and on-site. For more info about upcoming workshops, check out our Tax AID DABC website or call Tax AID DABC @ 604-872-1278.

https://taxaiddabc.org/upcoming-workshops/