When: Monday, March 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Where: nə́c̓aʔmat ct Strathcona Branch Library, 730 E. Hastings St.
Disability Alliance BC staff will be available for one-on-one appointments to help with Income Tax filing, Disability Tax Credit applications, or Person with Disabilities (PWD) applications.
FREE
Registration required: Register in person at nnə́c̓a ʔ mat ct Strathcona Branch Library or by calling 604-665-3967 (you can also call this number for more information).
Join us for our online event, presented in partnership with Vancouver Public Library – Tax Tips for People with Disabilities: Do It Yourself When: Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm.
In this information session, learn more about why everyone should file taxes and how to do it yourself! Specific topics will include: an overview of non-refundable and refundable tax credits (Disability Tax Credit, Canada Caregiver Credit, Child Disability Benefit); medical expenses; readjusting your taxes, and options for tax relief.
Since 1977, Disability Alliance BC (DABC) has been a provincial, cross-disability voice in British Columbia. We champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research, and publications.
Our mission: to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence, and as equal and full participants in the community.
Program Description
Tax AID DABC partners with the Together Against Poverty Society, the Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society, and the Active Support Against Poverty Society, to provide free support to people with disabilities across BC to file their taxes.
Job Description
DABC is seeking several volunteers who are passionate about community work to join our Tax AID program, year-round. Volunteers will work one-on-one to assist people with disabilities with their income taxes, with supervision of the Senior Tax Advocate. Volunteers will work remotely and will be able to set their own schedule.
Skills and Assets
Successful Volunteers must have:
2+ years of experience with client tax filling, including self-employment taxes
Good computer and technology skills; (Microsoft Office Suite, experience working with UFile is an asset)
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A strong desire to help and serve our community of people with disabilities
An ability to maintain strict confidentiality
Successful Volunteers must also be able to:
Pass a Criminal Record Check
Obtain an EFILE number (personal tax filings are current; no outstanding tax debt; not in bankruptcy)
Duties
Complete income tax returns in accordance with Revenue Canada guidelines
Report questions or concerns to the Income Tax Clinic supervisor
Benefits of Volunteering
Help individuals get or maintain uninterrupted access to benefits and credits
Give back to the community
Increase personal tax knowledge
Gain new skills and improve existing ones
Receive training, support, and reference materials including free tax software
Training and Orientation
Orientation to Tax AID DABC programs, policies, and procedures
Canada Revenue Agency online webinars
Virtual supervision by Income Tax Clinic supervisor
Application Deadline: rolling application until all spots are filled
DABC is an open and diverse organization that promotes inclusive hiring practices. We encourage applications from qualified applicants who identify as visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and of all sexual orientations, gender expressions and identities. People with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume to Cynthia Minh, Director, Tax AID, cynthia@dabc.ca (Please indicate “Volunteer Tax Preparer” in the email subject line.
