Harper Government Partners With Communities to Offer Support During Tax Time
Minister Findlay showcases the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program in Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
(firmenpresse) - VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/18/15 -- Canada Revenue Agency
Editors Note: There is a video associated with this press release.
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue, met today with volunteers from the Khalsa Diwan Society to promote the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the new tax relief measures available for Canadians and families during 2014 filing season.
Minister Findlay highlighted an additional $1 million investment to strengthen the program this tax-filing season, and released the Canada Revenue Agency''s (CRA) new Need a Hand video.
There are over 2,000 community organizations partnering with CRA to lead CVITP clinics assisting taxpayers. The CVITP offers Canadians with a modest income and a simple tax situation help filing their income tax and benefit returns. By filing their return, taxpayers ensure they don''t miss out on a broad range of benefits and credits for which they may be eligible. CVITP clinics are offered across Canada from February to the end of April. Information on clinic dates and locations can be found at .
The CRA has supported community organizations providing volunteer assistance to eligible individuals during tax time for over 40 years. The additional $1 million investment allowed:
As part of the Government of Canada''s ongoing commitment to increasing economic growth and prosperity, new tax credits and services have been introduced to provide support for Canadian families with children under 18.
(i)Subject to Parliamentary approval.
Quick Facts
- The new CVITP is available in six languages: English, French, Arabic, Cantonese, Punjabi, and Cree.
- Over 16,000 CVITP volunteers help complete more than 600,000 individual income tax and benefit returns every year.
- The CVITP is available free of charge to any taxpayer who has a modest income and a simple tax situation.
- The CRA has implemented new security measures for the CVITP this filing season and next to strengthen the integrity of the program. These measures will support community organizations to further safeguard the personal information of taxpayers.
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"Our Government is always looking for ways to lessen the tax burden on Canadians. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program makes tax filing season easier for families and individuals with simple tax situations."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"Our Government is committed to supporting Canadian taxpayers through significant personal income tax relief measures and deductions. By reducing the tax burden for Canadians, we are providing incentives to work, save and invest into the increasingly bright economic future of Canada."
The Honourable Kerry-Lynne D. Findlay, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of National Revenue
"The Khalsa Diwan Society is pleased to welcome Minister Findlay as she announces enhancements to the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Each year through the CVITP, our organization helps members of the community file their tax returns and claim credits and benefits they may be eligible for."
Sohan Singh Deo from the Khalsa Diwan Society
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Datum: 18.03.2015 - 15:30 Uhr
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