NEWS RELEASE
IMMIGRANT SERVICES GUELPH WELLINGTON
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Immigrant Services Guelph Wellington is pleased to assist local newcomers with the preparation of basic taxes once again. Since 2007, ISGW has offered a free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) in collaboration with Canada Revenue Agency.
Through our CVITP clinic, staff, and community volunteers file tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation. The unique aspect of the services offered at ISGW is the language support provided when a newcomer receives assistance with tax preparation. ISGW recruits volunteers who can provide service in different languages. Staff, who also speak multiple languages are prepared to assist local newcomer residents during the year, by appointment. In the past, newcomers have appreciated having that value added support since many are filing taxes for the first time.
Over the last two years, ISGW has assisted annually with an average of 600 individuals seeking support to file their tax returns. That translates into access to government benefits like CCB, GST/HST, OAS and Climate Action Incentive benefits, among others.
ISGW is excited to serve the newcomer community again this year. We are grateful to all the community volunteers who stepped forward to receive training from CRA and give of their time to support low-income earners. ISGW will be offering in-person, virtual and by drop off tax support. Services will be offered by appointment Monday to Friday through the settlement team, and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon during March and April (except for March 18 and April 8), with the help of community volunteers.
To book a tax appointment, newcomers are encouraged to call: Khrystyna 519-836-2222, ext. 240. or email [email protected]. ISGW would be pleased to determine if callers are eligible for the CVITP services.
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