Income Tax Program

Ensuring that your taxes are filed properly and on time is important; however, not everyone has the knowledge, resources, or time to do it themselves. That is why Ponoka FCSS offers the Income Tax program to eligible individuals.

This community volunteer income tax program completes income tax and benefit returns for community members at no charge who fall within the income guidelines.

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The Income Guidelines are as follows:

Family Size Income
1 person up to $30,000
1 person with 1 child up to $35,000
1 couple up to $40,000
Each additional dependent +$2,500



What the Program Doesn’t Include

Volunteers are not permitted to complete tax forms in the following cases as mandated by Revenue Canada:

  • Deceased person/T3 tax return
  • Bankrupt individuals
  • Self-employed
  • Individuals who have capital gains or losses, employment expenses, business or rental income or expenses, or travel expenses
  • Interest income over $1,000

Volunteers have the right to decide if they wish to complete other complex returns not listed above.

Volunteers are only available to complete tax forms during March and April. Please see the calendar on the homepage for dates and times of volunteer tax clinics.

Our Trusted & Knowledgeable Volunteers

The community income tax volunteers have all completed the standard Ponoka FCSS volunteer application process, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Confidentiality agreement
  • Criminal record check
  • Reference check
  • Acknowledgement of the volunteer gift policy

Volunteers are not permitted to accept gifts for completing tax returns; however, donations for the income tax program will be gladly accepted at the Ponoka FCSS office. 

Benefit From the Income Tax Program

If you have any questions about the Income Tax Program or you would like to access this service, contact Ponoka FCSS. 

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