2023-24 INCOME TAX FILING CLINIC FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOME & FAMILIES WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
2023-2024 income tax filing clinic for people with low income & families with intellectual disabilities
Photo taken at the Community Living York South Markham Office. The ME & Lau Family Foundation (ME) donated $1000 to the clinic.
2023-24 Income tax filing clinic for people with low income and family of people with intellectual disabilities
The ME & Lau Family Foundation is a proud sponsor of the 2023-24 Income Tax Filing Clinic for People with Low Income and Family of People with Intellectual Disabilities.
The project is in partnership with Community Living York South.
Date & Time: Saturday April 13, 2023 | 9 am to 5 pm (Appointment Only)
Location: 5694 Hwy 7 East, Unit 13, Markham, ON L3P 1B4
Eligibility Criteria:
Modest income and simple tax situation
Eligible source of income: employment, pension, benefits (e.g. disability insurance, social assistance), RRSP, scholarships, bursaries or grants, interest (must be under $1000).
Our clinic is a participant of Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Our clinic advisors are Chloe Ho, Ben Ma & Eric Fong.
Unfortunately, we cannot prepare tax return for individuals with:
Self-employment income or employment expenses (total income under $1,000 on T4A Box 048 is ok)
Business income and expenses
Rental income and expenses
Capital gains or losses
Bankruptcy in the tax year
Deceased person
Foreign property or income
Please book your appointment by contacting: Winny Ho 905-294-4971 Ext 267. clau@communitylivingyorksouth.ca.
今年為智障人士免費報稅的服務，將於4月13日(周六)上午9時至下午5時，於 Community Living南約克萬錦中心（ Community Living York South Markham office, 5694 Highway 7 East, Unit 13, Markham）舉行，只限預約。 申請免費報稅服務者，須符合下列條件： 中等收入及簡單的一般報稅程序； 收入來源包括就業､退休金､福利金（例如傷殘保險金和社會援助金）､退休儲蓄計劃（RRSP)､獎學金，助學金或補助金，以及少於1,000元的利息收入。 而不符合資格的收入來源，包括： 自僱收入或就業開支（但在T4A 048項總收入低於1,000元或以下仍合資格）； 企業收入及開支； 租金收入及開支； 資本收益或損失； 在報稅年度破產； 報稅者已離世； 以及擁有海外物業或收入。 合資格者可獲免費服務，名額有限，有需要者請及早預約。預約可致電：（905）294-4971，內線382，或電郵至：who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca。
2023-2024 income tax filing clinic for people with low income & families with intellectual disabilities PHOTO
Congratulation to the volunteer team and the CLYS Markham staff for another successful year of income tax filing for people with low / mid range incomes and family with intellectual disabilities.
Special thanks to Councillor Ritch Lau and Councillor Isa Lee for attending our clinic on behalf of the Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Also thank you Markham Regional Councillor Alan Ho for his letter of congrats.
(Photo taken at the Community Living York South Markham Office on April 23, 2024)
Apr. 13 - ME & Lau Foundation - Tax Filing Clinic.pdf
RCAH-ML-4_13.pdfME & Lau Income Tax Clinic Greeting.pdfThank you Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Regional Councillor Alan Ho, Councillor Isa Lee (Markham Ward 8) and Councillor Ritch Lau (Markham Ward 2) for your ongoing support to our income tax filing clinic.
2024 TAX CLINIC CHECKLIST
Eligibility Requirements:
Unfortunately, we cannot file a tax return for you if:
☐Your income is greater than: $35,000 for individuals, $45,000 for couples, +$2,500/dependent
☐You have crypto currency transactions
☐You are self-employed (including independent contractors, Uber, Foodora, etc - Box 20/48 on a T4A)
☐You have rental income, capital gains, or interest income greater than $1,000
☐You are filing for: bankruptcy, or a deceased person
☐You have foreign investment property worth more than $100,000
Needed for all Tax Returns:
☐Social Insurance Number or Individual Tax Number
☐Government-Issued photo ID
Recommended for all Tax Returns:
☐Direct Deposit Information (if not already set up)
☐USB Drive
☐Prior year tax return/Notice of Assessment (if not first-time filing)
Common Items for Students
☐T2202; Tuition slip provided by your post-secondary institution
☐T4; Employment slip – Mailed by employer
☐T4A; Scholarships/RESP Withdrawals/CESB/CERB
☐Rent Receipts – Either letters from landlord or cheque copies (not required at time of filing)
☐T4E; Employment Insurance claims
Less Common Items
☐Medical Expenses – All expenses paid out-of-pocket and not reimbursed by insurance; includes insurance premiums and UHIP costs
☐Moving Expenses – Records of expenses incurred to move for work
☐RRSP Contribution Slips – should be mailed to you by your financial institution
☐FHSA Contribution Slips – should be mailed to you by your financial institution
☐Student Loan Interest – Online on NSLSC
☐Charitable Donations - Quest
☐T3/T5/T5007 – Small investment income
☐Foreign Income – IMPORTANT: Your foreign tax return MUST be done prior to arriving at the Tax Clinic
Do NOT Bring
☐Home Office Expenses – the temporary flat rate method was phased out for 2023, the clinic cannot do detailed methods of calculation.
☐Pay Stubs – These are not a valid substitute for T4s
☐GST/HST Notice of Assessments – These are not used at the Tax Clinic
Credited: Checklist created by our Clinic Advisor, Ben Ma.
