I’ve always compared doing my taxes to some twisted version of Price is Right, because you never quite know what you’re going to get, like that game where you punch your hand into the hole and pull out a card. It’s either going to say “Congratulations, you’ve won 1,400 Free dollars!” or it’s going to say “Congratulations: You owe the federal government a thousand bucks.”
Actually it’s quite a bit better when you’re enrolled in school, because you can claim tuition and books and you’re probably not working enough hours to owe the government anything. BUT, you definitely want to cash in on all those deductions and expense claims that are unique to student life, and it can be downright frustrating trying to figure out what’s available to you. Have no fear, because if you’re a BCIT student, then the Financial Management Students have you covered with FREE Tax Return Services done by CRA trained volunteers. Just hand it over, sit back, and let the cheques roll in.
Here’s what you need to know:
When: Every Wednesday from 3:00-5:00pm starting March 26th until April 30th
Where: SE6 Computer labs 107 & 106
Book a 30-minute session with our volunteer at: http://tinyurl.com/llv29ua. Or drop-in while spots are still open!
What to bring: http://tinyurl.com/lye59rv
To be eligible you must be:
- Single with an annual income below $30,000
- Married with a combined annual income below $40,000 (additional $2,500 per dependent)
- Single adult with one dependent and annual income below $35,000 (additional $2,500 per dependent)
Volunteers will be unable to perform tax returns for individuals who:
- Have self-employed income
- Have business or rental income and expenses
- Have capital gains or losses
- Have employment expenses
- Have filed for bankruptcy
- Have become deceased
As long as you meet those requirements, they are able to help. International students are welcome too! If you know a friend or family member who is not a BCIT student but would like to have their tax returns done for free, tell them to sign up too!
TIME SLOTS:
March 26
April 2
April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30
