EMBROKE — There will be several Income Tax Clinics offered across Renfrew County as part of a collaboration between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and community organizations such as Ontario Works. These organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for CRA trained volunteers to prepare and e-file income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals.
Trained volunteers will assist low to modest income people, including social assistance recipients, to prepare their income tax returns for free. By participating in the clinics and working with the volunteers to file their returns, individuals are more easily able to receive certain benefits and tax credits that they may not otherwise obtain. Income tax returns from previous years can also be completed at these clinics. It is important to note however that tax returns for 2015 should be filed on or before April 30, 2016. Filing after this date may result in a delayed payment.
Laura LePine, Ontario Works Manager stated, “We are pleased to be working with the CRA to help promote and deliver these clinics that benefit our clients and the residents of Renfrew County. These free tax clinics are open to all County of Renfrew citizens who are in the low to modest income bracket. Ontario Works staff often refer clients to these clinics to have their income tax returns completed in order to maximize credits available to them, such as child and family credits. “
Ontario Works participants will need to bring the following information with them:
T5007 statement, T4’s statement from Canada Pension Plan, Interest T5’s from financial institution(s),
2015 rent or property tax receipt, Medical expense receipts, Proof of date of birth, 2015 Income Tax Return, and 2015 Notice of Assessment.
Below is a list of organizations hosting the Income Tax Clinics. Because each Income Tax Clinic has different days and hours of operation, it is best to contact the individual host organization for these details.
Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program
Jennifer Stratton – Coordinator
106 McGonigal St. W., Unit A1
Towne Centre
Arnprior, ON K7S 1M4
613-623-7981
www.cssagency.ca
Carefor Health & Community Services
Alice Grenon – Coordinator
425 Cecelia St.
Pembroke, ON K8A 1S7
Clients should contact Marion at 613-732-9993 ext 3210.
www.carefor.ca
Eganville & District Seniors
Shelley McLeod – Coordinator
P.O. Box 244
30 Bell St.
Eganville, ON K0J 1T0
613-628-2354
www.eganvilleseniors.com
Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support Inc
Kareen Rekowski – Coordinator
P.O. Box 919
180 Plaunt St S., Unit 3
Renfrew, ON K7V 4H3
613-432-7691
www.seniorshomesupport.ca
Opeongo Seniors Centre (by appointment)
Natalie Toppin – Coordinator
Covering Barry’s Bay and Area
19 Stafford St.
Barry’s Bay, ON K0J 1B0
Clients should contact Diane at 613-756-2772 ext 2.
[email protected]
Killaloe Community Resource Centre (by appointment)
15 Lake Street
Killaloe, ON K0J 2A0
Clients should contact Caitlin or Nancy at 613-757-3108.
Drop-ins are welcome, but a waiting period may apply.
Whitney Seniors New Outlook (by appointment)
Clients should contact Jo at 613-637-2008.
Drop-ins are welcome, but a waiting period may apply.
