The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is open for appointments starting February 26, 2024. This free service is offered through the Okotoks Family Resource Centre for lower income residents who have a simple tax situation.
“CVITP can alleviate the stress and cost associated with tax preparation for our lower income residents,” says the Town’s community wellness team lead, Sian Anderson. “For those with higher income or more complex tax scenarios, we recommend seeking assistance from professional tax preparation services.”
The Town advises that the following tax situations are not suitable for the program:
- Self-employment income or employment expenses
- Business or rental income and expenses
- Interest income exceeding $1,000
- Bankrupt individuals in the year of bankruptcy (or the year prior if that return has not been filed)
- Capital gains or losses
- Foreign property (T1135)
- Deceased individuals
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is offered in collaboration with Family Community Support Services and Canada Revenue Agency. Volunteers are screened through the Okotoks Volunteer Resource Centre and are trained by the Canada Revenue Agency to prepare simple tax returns.
For more information about the program or to schedule an intake appointment, call 403-995-2626 or email ofrc@okotoks.ca.
Find program details, including eligibility criteria, at okotoks.ca/CVITP