Do you need help filing your tax return? The deadline for filing your taxes this year is Sunday, April 30. The Economic Planning Board for Ontario is pleased to offer eligible members of the Jamat assistance in filing their returns. Appointments are required and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Please see your Jamati EPB representative or email epbotaxclinics@iicanada.net to book an appointment.

Income Thresholds:

Tax clinic services are provided to individuals with the maximum income of:

• $30,000 for individuals
• $35,000 for individuals with one dependent (an additional $2,500 for each additional dependent)
• $40,000 for couples (an additional $2,500 for each dependent)

Required personal and residence information:

• Valid government issued photo ID for each individual requiring a tax return to be completed
• Name, address, telephone number, Social Insurance Number, date of birth
• Name, Social Insurance Number, date of birth for spouse and dependents
• Property taxes paid or rent paid and name of the landlord
• Letter from nursing home detailing the breakdown of the rent and other expenses paid
• Details of all 2016 places of residence

Required documentation:

• Copy of last year’s tax return
• Notice of Assessment
• T4 slips, including any T4As
• RRSP contribution receipts
• Charitable donation contribution receipts
• T3s (investment income), T5007
• T5s (interest income)
• Medical expense receipts
• Investment transactions
• T2202A Tuition Certificate if attending university or college (Note: this will need to printed from the university/college website as they are no longer mailed)