COQUITLAM, B.C., Feb. 22, 2023 – Low income residents can receive support filing their 2022 Income Tax Returns through Coquitlam’s Pavilions.
Income Tax Clinics are once again available to low income seniors and residents in Coquitlam, hosted in person this year at both Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions. Appointments are free of charge and taxes are prepared with a Canada Revenue Agency trained volunteer with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
Income Tax Appointments Eligibility
In order to be eligible for this free service, individuals must be over 50 years of age with low income or receiving any disability pension. Income guidelines are $35,000 and under for a single individual and $45,000 and under for a couple. Only simple tax returns are accepted.
Register for an Income Tax Appointment
Interested residents can call 604-927-4386 or sign up in person at the front desk of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) or Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) to schedule their appointment. A questionnaire will be completed at time of registration to confirm eligibility.
Service Adapted to Support Seniors Facing Barriers
Seniors who are unable to attend an appointment in person have the option to file their 2022 Income Tax Returns over the phone. Offered in partnership with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), volunteers will pick up all supporting documents and file the Income Tax Return over the phone at no cost to seniors.
For more information about this service, contact Kim Bortolin, Community Services Coordinator, at 604-927-6093.
About Coquitlam’s Pavilions
Although 50+ programs and services are offered at various Coquitlam facilities, the hubs for these activities are Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions, which both offer activities, clubs and support services.
For Pavilion information, contact pavilions@coquitlam.ca, call Glen Pine at 604-927-6940 or Dogwood at 604-927-6098, or visit www.coquitlam.ca/glenpine and www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood.
Financial Assistance for Recreation
It is now easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. Through the City’s Financial Assistance for Recreation program, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, equipment rentals and more. For details, or to apply online, visit www.coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec.
Media contact:
Lesley Joyce
Community Recreation Manager
604-927-4386
prcs_info@coquitlam.ca