Eligibility requirements
To be eligible for our free income tax clinics, your total income per household unit must be one of the following:
- $30,000 or less with no dependants
- $50,000 or less with dependants
Self-employment income, rental income, or real estate holdings are not eligible for this program.
Tax returns cannot be completed for someone who has passed away.
Please view the detailed eligibility requirements for further information on eligibility. Students who meet the eligibility requirements and wish to book an appointment must attend an information session.
Mandatory drop-in information sessions will be held:
- Monday, February 24, 2020, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. in room S2039
- Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in room S3021
- Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. in room S3019
To access this free services you must attend one of our drop-in information sessions to book an appointment. Appointments are approximately 30 minutes in duration and couples and families must be booked as two appointments. An appointment time will be given to learners when they attend an information session.
COVID-19 UPDATES
All tax clinics at Bow Valley College are cancelled. Tax clinics scheduled March 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2020 are cancelled. For a list of free tax clinics available throughout Calgary, call the City of Calgary 2-1-1 or visit the Canada Revenue Agency website
Resources and tips for filing your tax returns
The T2202A is the Tuition, Education and Textbook Amounts tax form. Click here for more information.
Information for learners and income tax
General
- Watch these video series from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to know more about filing your taxes.
- For detailed information on items mentioned in the videos, click on the related links.
- For forms and publications, visit CRA Tax Packages.
International Learners
To know more about your tax obligation and documents required to file your income tax return, click here.
Free Tax Clinics in Calgary
Did you miss the free tax clinic at the College? Here's a list of free tax clinics in Calgary.
