The District of Muskoka is recruiting volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program ahead of the upcoming tax season.
The program runs in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency and provides free tax preparation services for people with disabilities with moderate income.
Officials say filing an annual tax return is required to continue receiving government benefits, but some community members miss out on critical financial support because they can’t afford tax preparation services.
Tax Clinic Coordinator Tiffany Frenssen says the program’s been available through the District for 13 years, and volunteers have made a significant impact on the lives of families and individuals simply by sharing their time and expertise.
Volunteers receive training from the CRA and are asked to commit at least one four-hour shift a week during peak tax season. If you want to help, you can sign up on the District of Muskoka’s website.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.muskoka.on.ca/taxclinics or call 705-645-2412
