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Income Tax Note that these programs and amounts can change. Visit or call the Canada Revenue Agency for up to date information. 1-800-267-6999 is the Tax Information Phone Service which is an automated phone service that provide tax information. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/ cmpltng/menu-eng.html There are a couple of low cost ways to file your taxes. Photo credit StockMonkeys.com via VisualHunt.com CC BY Call 1-800-959-8281 The Volunteer Community Tax Program The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program can do your Income Tax for you if you need help. This service is free to lower income individuals and households. Volunteers will help you with Sales Tax Credits, Student Credits, Child Credits and Benefits, Refunds, and more. For more information about the Volunteer Community Tax Program contact Jane McNab at 250-837-5910. On-line software There are trustworthy tax filing software companies that are either low cost or free. If you are comfortable using a computer and have an internet connection this may be the option for you. For a list of CRA approved NETFILE software and eligibility terms go to: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/ndvdls/netfile-impotnet/menu-eng.html Note: If you are using a professional Income Tax service make sure they are applying for eligible benefits on your behalf. 5