Town of Banff

Income Tax Preparation

In conjunction with Revenue Canada’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparation Program, we offer free tax preparation service to low income individuals with uncomplicated tax situations. This includes seniors and pensioners, people with disabilities, students, wage earners and people filing for refunds and credits.

Volunteers are available after March 1st until the end of April. Before booking your appointment, make sure you have received all of your slips from the Provincial and Federal Government, your bank, etc. It is also a good idea to go to your pharmacy and get a statement listing all of your prescriptions for the year instead of using individual prescription receipts.

Income Guidelines

Family Size
1 $25.000
2 $30.000
3 $32.500
4 $35.000
5 $37.500
+  $2.500 for each additional dependant.

Volunteers are not able to prepare tax returns for the following:

1. Limited partnership income
2. Rental Income
3. Capital gains income
4. ANY self-employed income such as business income, farming income, professional income, commission income, etc.
5. Pre/Post bankruptcy clients
6. Investment income over $1000
7. Employer expenses
8. Any other complex tax situations including individuals on working visa’s.

Income Tax Preparation for Community Volunteers

If you have a flair for number crunching and enjoy completing tax forms, this volunteer opportunity is for you. Canada Revenue Agency trainers provide the instruction. Special attention is given to preparing basic returns for eligible seniors, service industry workers and persons with disabilities. Those attending the workshop are expected to volunteer within their community.

For further questions and inquiries please contact the Town of Banff, Senior Support Coordinator 403.762.1253