INCOME TAX PROGRAM

WE CAN PROCESS TAX FORMS FOR SIMPLE RETURNS ONLY AND WHICH MEET THE LOW-INCOME THRESHHOLD AS OUTLINED BELOW. TAX FORM PREPARATION FOR INCOME OVER THESE LIMITS AND REQUIRE A COMPLEX TAX FORM WILL NEED TO BE TAKEN TO OTHER LOCAL ACCOUNTING FIRMS. 

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (Sorry, no drop ins) – Please call (250) 352-6008 to book.  Appointments can be booked on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 9:20-12:00; Thursdays – 12:00-3:00; and Saturdays – 10:00 to 1:00.

IMPORTANT!

Please bring the following to your appointment:  Personal identification, paper copies of tax papers, and for international students, bring entry documents.

Seniors Coordinating Society offers an income tax preparation service to anyone who qualifies (see below). We also offer our services in the Slocan Valley and Kaslo. We have volunteers trained and qualified under the Canadian Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) operated by the Canada Revenue Agency.  

We can also file prior year returns up to 5 years after the 2024 tax preparation period is over.

Who is eligible for our Income Tax Service?

Individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation to be eligible for the CVITP. Community organizations may also establish additional criteria.

To determine modest income, use the following chart.

Family size	Total Family income
One person	$38,000
Couple	$48,000 (add $2,600 for each dependent)

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FINANCIAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM

We also offer a financial advocacy service for seniors struggling with government programs, applications, forms and similar issues.

To access our Financial Advocacy programs, you must first phone (250-352-6008), visit or email our office (sencoord@gmail.com) and book an appointment. 

We can assist with the following:

• Referrals to and information to seniors and disadvantaged adults (or just help you understand).

• Year-round assistance of income support,  geared-in income programs and low income premium relief.

• Assistance with understanding, applying and dealing with:

  • Old Age Security (OAS)

  • Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)

  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

  • Rents Subsidy (SAFER)

  • …and other low income programs

In 2024 volunteers completed 562 low-income returns, including home visits. Our team of dedicated Volunteers offer this service to the Nelson and surrounding areas. Advocated for 9 seniors.