We provide tax related services to low-income people with disabilities across Canada. Tax filing support is available for both current-year tax returns and catching up on unfiled tax returns from previous years. We also assist with tax related issues and accessing tax related benefits.
Tax filing remains a critical process for people with disabilities to access their many tax-related income and benefits, including:
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly GST)
- Canada Workers Benefit
- Child Tax Benefits
- Canadian Dental Care Plan
- Canada Disability Benefit
Scope of Services
DAC can support with tax filing in the following provinces and territories:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Income eligibility
As a member of the CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), we provide support to individuals with an annual income of $40,000 or less, and to couples with a combined annual income of $55,000 or less.
For more information about income eligibility for our program, visit the CVITP website.
Access one-on-one support
We provide step-by-step income tax support for people with disabilities living with a low income. Whether you need help filing your current tax return or catching up on previous years, our team is here to guide you through the process.
Services
- Work with you one-on-one to help you file your basic income tax return(s) and up to 10 previous years, including self-employment taxes
- Instruct you on gathering documents necessary to file your taxes
- Review your filed taxes with you, and submit adjustments on your behalf
- Support you in communicating with the CRA
- Assist you with registering for a CRA Account and/or accessing information from your CRA Account
- Guide you in applying for tax related benefits including the Canada Dental Care Plan (please note; this does not include the application for the Disability Tax Credit)
- Provide referrals to community organizations in your area that can provide local, in-person support
In some cases, our tax team may not able to assist with preparing your income tax returns due to the complexity of your tax situation. Tax team members are neither lawyers nor accountants and cannot provide legal or financial advice.
We are unable to provide support with the following tax situations:
- Foreign Property or Foreign Income
- Property Taxes
- Business Taxes (including GST Taxes)
- Complex Investment Income
- Capital gains or losses
- Bankruptcy
- Trust/Estate Taxes
- Non-resident taxes
Contact tax@disabilityalliancecanada.ca or call (604) 604-4160 for assistance.
Partner With Us
DAC partners with organizations across Canada whose clients would benefit from tax filing by offering easier pathways to our services. If you are interested in getting in touch, contact tax@disabilityalliancecanada.ca.
