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Tax help available in Richmond

By Richmond Sentinel

Published 2:50 PDT, Thu March 31, 2022

Last Updated: 4:56 PDT, Thu March 31, 2022

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With the deadline for filing personal income tax returns coming up on April 30, Richmondites with low income can take advantage of assistance services available through some community organizations.

Those with an annual income of $35,000 or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child, and families with a dual annual income of $45,000 or lower are eligible for help. People should bring valid government-issued photo identification and all relevant documents including T4, T5 and Canada Child Benefit slips.

Whether or not you earned income in 2020, filing your taxes ensures you will receive all of the Canadian tax system benefits and credits.

The following organizations are offering tax assistance:

• Chimo Community Services (120–7000 Minoru Blvd.): Tuesdays and Fridays through June 30. Service is available in English and Chinese. Call Tabitha or Margaret at 604-279-7076, or email taxes@chimoservices.com to book an appointment.

• City Centre Community Association (5900 Minoru Blvd.): Saturdays and Sundays through April 24. Advance registration is required, call Helena at 604-204-8582 or email heglis@richmond.ca to book an appointment. Visit the webpage for more information.

• Christ, the Living Stone Fellowship Vancouver (6211 Bassett Rd.): Virtual service on Saturdays through Dec. 31. Advance registration is required, call Evelyn at 778-835-8428 or email clsffreetaxclinic@yahoo.com to book an appointment.

• CFC Tax Assist (132–7295 Moffatt Rd.): Saturdays and Sundays through April 30. Advance registration is required, and service is available in English and Tagalog. Call or email Mylene at 604-370-0274 to book an appointment.

• Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives (190–7000 Minoru Blvd.): Year-round. Must be aged 55-plus or disabled to qualify. Call 604-279-7020 or visit the office to book an appointment.

• Richmond Centre for Disability (842–5300 No. 3 Rd.): Drop off income tax forms weekdays through April 28. Call 604-232-2404 or email taxfiling@rcdrichmond.org to determine eligibility. Visit the webpage for more information.

• Richmond Multicultural Community Services (210–7000 Minoru Blvd.): Monday to Saturday through April 30. Advance registration is required. Call 604-279-7160 or email ashok@rmcs.bc.ca to book an appointment.

• Richmond Public Library—Brighouse branch second floor (7700 Minoru Gate): Drop off income tax forms on April 2, 9, 23, and 30. Advance registration and library card are required. Call 604-231-6413 or visit the "Ask Me" desk to book an appointment.

• Vancouver Midas Lions Club: Contact for address and dates. Advance registration is required, and service is available in English and Chinese. Email Choi Chan or Anne Su to book an appointment. All clients are welcome.