The April 20 deadline to file your Canada Revenue Agency 2020 personal income tax is approaching. Due to the pandemic, some Richmond organizations are still offering free help for income tax preparation for low income individuals ($35,000 annual income or lower, $35,000 to 37,500 with one child) and families ($45,000 dual annual income or lower), however all of the services are on a drop-off and pick-up basis, and/or with either virtual or telephone support, to help keep everyone safe.
Please bring valid government-issued photo identification and all relevant documents such as T4, T5 and Canada Child Benefit slips. And remember, it’s important to file your taxes whether you’ve earned income or not to ensure you’re receiving all of the Canadian tax system benefits and credits.
• Chimo Community Services (120-7000 Minoru Blvd.): Income tax form drop-offs only and service is available in English and Chinese. Advanced registration is required. Call 604-279-7077 or email chimo@chimoservices.com to book an appointment.
• CFC Tax Assist (132-7295 Moffatt Rd.): Income tax form drop-offs only, from March 6 to April 25 on Saturdays and Sundays. Advanced 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.): Income tax form drop-offs only. Must be 55+ or disabled to qualify. Call 604-279-7020 or email info@rcrg.org to book an appointment.
• Richmond Centre for Disability (842-5300 No. 3 Rd.): Income tax form drop-offs only, from March 18 to April 29 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Advanced registration is required. Call 604-232-2404 or email taxfiling@rcdrichmond.org to book an appointment.
• Richmond Multicultural Community Services (210–7000 Minoru Blvd.): Income tax form drop-offs only, from March 1 to May 7. Advanced registration is required. Call 604-279-7160 or email info@rmcs.bc.ca to book an appointment.
• Richmond Public Library (Brighouse branch second floor – 7700 Minoru Gate): Income tax form drop-offs only, from March 6 to April 24 on Saturdays. Advanced registration and library card are required. Call 604-231-6413 or visit the Ask Me Desk to book an appointment.
• Richmond Women’s Resource Centre (110-7000 Minoru Blvd.): Income tax form drop-offs only and service is available in both English and Chinese. Women only please. Advanced registration is required. Call 778-870-6758 or email office.rwrc@shawcable.com to book an appointment.