Tax Time
Bow Valley College, in partnership with CPA Alberta, is hosting presentations, workshops, and free virtual tax clinics for eligible students and their spouses. For information contact us at financialcoach@bowvalleycollege.ca.
Tax Time Series 2023
The Centre for Financial Empowerment is hosting the Tax Time series to support students this tax season. Click here to register for these events.
| Date | Time | Presentation |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, March 1 | 12:30-1:30pm |
What You Need to Know About Tax This presentation is for newcomers to Canada who want to understand the Canadian tax system and learn good tax practices. |
| Thursday, March 2 | 12:30-1:30pm |
Indigenous Students and Taxes Learn about taxes, tax-exempt income, common deductions for students, benefits and credits. |
| Wednesday, March 8 | 12:30-1:30pm |
Slaying Your Taxes This presentation is for post-secondary students who want to learn about taxes and get answers to the top questions students ask. |
| Wednesday, March 15 | 12:30-1:30pm |
Effective Tax Strategies This presentation is for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of Canada's tax system and minimize the amount of tax they need to pay. |
| Monday, March 20 | 4:00-7:00pm |
How to File Your Taxes This is a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to complete your own tax return using Simple Tax online software. |
Can't attend the presentations? No problem! The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has tutorials for anyone who wants to learn about tax filing. Visit the Learn About Your Taxes page to learn at your own pace.
Free Tax Clinics
Free tax clinics are available for eligible individuals through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and the Canada Revenue Agency. To be eligible, you must have a simple tax situation and modest household income as determined by the Canada Revenue Agency:
- $35,000 or less for a single person with no dependents,
- $52,500 or less a 5 persons household including dependents.
*Family size or household includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependents (children under the age of 18).
For more information on the eligibility requirements, visit the Canada Revenue Agency About Free Tax Clinics page.
Community organizations participating in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (VCITP) offer free tax preparation through walk-in clinics, by appointment, in-person and virtually. To find a free tax clinic near you, use the Canada Revenue Agency tool at Get Your Taxes Done at a Free Tax Clinic. In Calgary, call the City of Calgary 2-1-1.
Tax Clinics for Bow Valley College Students
Bow Valley College, in partnership with CPA Alberta, is hosting tax clinics for eligible Bow Valley College students and their spouse. You must have a simple tax situation, have a modest household income, and meet all other eligibility criteria:
- $35,000 or less for a single person with no dependents,
- $52,500 or less a 5 persons household including dependents.
*Family size or household includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependents (children under the age of 18).
Tax preparation will be done by appointment only. Appointments are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To participate in the free tax clinics offered at Bow Valley College, you must attend an information session to determine if you meet eligibility criteria.
Information Sessions 2023
|
Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday, February 28 | 11:30am-1:00pm | North Campus, 2nd floor lobby. |
| Thursday, March 2 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | Room S2040 |
| Monday, March 6 | 11:30am-1:00pm | South Campus, 2nd floor lobby. |
| Tuesday, March 7 | 2:30-4:00pm | South Campus, 1st floor lobby. |
Students can also check the Canada Revenue Agency's website for other free tax filing options available through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), Get Your Taxes Done at a Free Tax Clinic.
Resources For Filing Your Tax Return
T2202 Tuition and Enrolment Certificate for Bow Valley College students.
The following resources are available at the Canada Revenue Agency website:
- What's New and What to Remember When Filing Taxes in Alberta This Year (2022 tax year).
- Students and Income Tax.
- Were You Invited to File Your Taxes Over the Phone?
- Here's What You Need to Know if You're Filing Your Taxes by Paper.
- Scam Protection and the CRA.
- Forms and Publications.
Indigenous Students
Get information about tax filing at Taxes and Benefits for Indigenous Peoples. Help is available for filing your taxes at the free tax clinics offered at Bow Valley College and the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). For a list of free tax clinics near you, visit the Canada Revenue Agency at Get Your Taxes Done at a Free Tax Clinic or the City of Calgary 2-1-1.
International Students
To know more about your tax obligation and documents required to file your income tax return, visit the Canada Revenue Agency at Taxes for International Students Studying in Canada. You can get help with tax filing at Bow Valley College's free tax clinics or at a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) clinic. To find a free tax clinic in your community, use the Canada Revenue Agency's tool at Get Your Taxes Done at a Free Tax Clinic. In Calgary, call the City of Calgary 2-1-1 for free tax clinics near you.
