Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre, Income Tax Clinic

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Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre

Site: Breaking Down Barriers, Independent Living Resource Centre

Service: Income Tax Clinic

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Record #: CWD1900

Last Modified: 06 Mar 2025

Last Full Update: 05 Mar 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Free clinic for individuals unable to complete their income tax and benefit return themselves and are unable to pay for assistance.

Volunteer will assist with the application to the RDSP(Registered Disability Savings Plan).

Service Details

Hours	By appointment
Dates	Feb-May
Areas Served	Bruce County ; Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	For members of Breaking Down Barriers These suggested maximum income levels should serve as a guideline only: Single individual - up to $35,000 Two-person family - up to $45,000 (combined income of a couple, or one adult with one child under 18) + add $2,500 for each additional dependent child in the family Interest income limited to under $1,000 Volunteers do not prepare tax returns for complex situations such as: returns for deceased persons individuals who file for bankruptcy self-employed individuals individuals who report capital gains or losses individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses
Application	Contact Dana or Maureen to arrange an appointment.
Languages	English
Fees	Membership - $5 per year or $10 for three years. No fee for tax clinic for members.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Collingwood
Address & Map	234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5 View Google Map
Intersection	Ste Marie St and Fourth St
Mailing Address	234 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 3K5
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-445-1543
Toll Free Phone	1-800-843-6943
Fax	705-445-1656
E-Mail	ilsupport@bdbilrc.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BDBCollingwood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakingdownbarriers
Primary Contact	Dana Pelkey, Independent Living Skills Support Facilitator; Phone: ext 305; Email: ilsupport@bdbilrc.ca
Alternate Contact	Maureen Smithers, Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 301; Email: programcoordinator@bdbilrc.ca

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