CORNWALL, Ontario – New Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan will continue his predecessor, Guy Lauzon’s policy of holding a free tax clinic for those in need at his office during tax time.
The tax clinic is made possible through a partnership between Duncan’s office and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
“I am thrilled that we are able to continue to accommodate this wonderful service for our constituents. It continues to assist thousands of people at no charge who need their tax returns completed to access important government rebates like the Child Tax Benefit, HST/GST, and others. I am thankful for the dedicated volunteers who have helped make this program such a huge success over the years,” Duncan said.
To qualify, individuals must have an annual household income of less than $35,000 or $45,000 if filing as a couple.
Complicated returns are not eligible for the program, which includes:
• self-employed or have employment expenses
• have business or rental income and expenses
• have capital gains or losses
• filed for bankruptcy in the tax year; or
• completing a tax return for a deceased person
“The Cornwall CVITP is a group of dedicated people who volunteer their time, knowledge and abilities to help those who are in need in our community. Tax season is a very challenging but rewarding time for us,” said CVITP Coordinator Gary Christiansen.
The clinic is run by volunteers and will open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting Feb. 25. The clinic will be at Eric Duncan’s constituency office in Cornwall at 691 Brookdale Avenue, Unit C, in the International Business Plaza and is normally opened from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
