8 posts found for tax aid dabc

Do your taxes on your own with the support of a tax advocate!

April 22, 2022 by DABC

Image featuring a teal background and a graphic of a hand holding a calculator. The text reads "Do your taxes on your own with the support of a tax advocate! Interested? Email taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.org. "

DABC’s Tax AID partnership has teamed up with Prosper Canada‘s Virtual Self-file program!

Through the program, you can use TurboTax software to help you get started on your taxes for free. You will also receive guidance and support from one of our tax preparers before you file.

Free info session: Tax Tips for People with Disabilities and their Families

February 9, 2022 by DABC

Tax tips event poster featuring the text in the post and at the registration link, and an image of two people sitting at a desk in front of a computer. One person is writing on a pad of paper.
DABC has partnered with Vancouver Public Library to bring you a free information session: Tax Tips for People with Disabilities and their Families.

When: Friday, February 25th from 1-3 pm.
Where: Zoom

In this information session, learn more about disability benefits and filing your taxes.

Specific topics covered include: non-refundable and refundable tax credits, disability tax credit, medical expenses, Canada Caregiver Credit, child disability benefit, amending your taxes and tax relief.

Workshop: Fuel Tax Refund Program for persons with disabilities!

November 9, 2021 by DABC

Workshop poster. Background is light blue, and features a cartoon drawing of the front half of a car. Black text reads: "Free webinar: Fuel Tax Refund Program for People with Disabilities. Thursday, November 18th, 11:00-12:30 pm (all welcome). For more information: taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org 236-477-1717."

The Tax AID program at DABC will be offering a workshop on the Fuel Tax Refund Program for people with disabilities who own a vehicle and/or are interested in finding out more information about the program.  

Date of Webinar: Thu, Nov 18, 11:00am-12:30 pm (all welcome) 

If you’re eligible for the Fuel Tax Refund Program, you may receive:

  • a fuel tax refund of up to $500 each calendar year for a qualifying vehicle registered in the program, and
  • a 25% discount off your ICBC basic Autoplan insurance (including electric vehicles)

At the workshop, we will provide an overview of the program, including eligibility, the registration process and how to claim your benefits once registered.  

We will also cover the ICBC vehicle insurance discount and Federal excise gasoline tax refund program.  

More information about the program: 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/sales-taxes/motor-fuel-carbon-tax/refund-disabilities

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/taxes/sales-taxes/publications/mft-004-fuel-tax-refund-persons-with-disabilities.pdf

To Register: please go to the registration page:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kGATCi9dT6e-RkCg67KAgA

For more information, please contact our Tax AID program at taxaid@disabilityalliancebc.therightfitbc.org or 236-477-1717.