Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
Directory of Services - Kerby Centre
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DIRECTORY OF SERVICES<br />
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2M6<br />
www.carp.ca<br />
Calgary Chapter 403-256-1181<br />
• Advocacy and information for fifty-plus.<br />
Information magazine. Offers members preferred<br />
rates and discounts on services such as<br />
insurance and travel.TAx<br />
TAx<br />
INCOME TAx<br />
• All seniors, regardless <strong>of</strong> income, should<br />
file an individual tax return each year by<br />
April 30. Some government benefits are<br />
renewed from the income tax information.<br />
Seniors risk being cut <strong>of</strong>f benefits by not<br />
filing income tax on time. Individuals may<br />
also qualify for the Goods and <strong>Services</strong> Tax<br />
rebate (GST) by filing income tax.<br />
Please note that many <strong>of</strong> the seniors’ drop-in<br />
centres on page 67 provide assistance with income<br />
tax preparation.<br />
<strong>Kerby</strong> Information/Advocacy 403-705-3246<br />
Fax: 403-705-3241<br />
1133 - 7 Avenue S.W. T2P 1B2<br />
www.kerbycentre.com<br />
information@kerbycentre.com<br />
• Volunteers are trained by Canada Revenue<br />
Agency to do simple returns for individuals<br />
over 55. Call after February 1st for an<br />
appointment in March and April. The<br />
income limits are $30,000 for an individual<br />
and $35,000 for a couple.<br />
Canada Revenue Agency<br />
General Information 1-800-959-8281<br />
GST Credit Inquiries 1-800-959-1953<br />
Telerefund 1-800-959-1956<br />
Forms and Publications 1-800-959-2221<br />
Fax: 403-264-5843<br />
220 - 4 Avenue S.E. T2G 0L1<br />
www.cra-arc.gc.ca<br />
• This <strong>of</strong>fice can answer any questions<br />
regarding income tax. Appointments are<br />
required for in-person service. Self-serve<br />
stamping machines are available to provide<br />
receipt for documents delivered<br />
during regular business hours.<br />
pROpERTY TAx<br />
Alberta Seniors and<br />
Community Supports 403-705-3246<br />
<strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> Fax: 403-705-3241<br />
1133 - 7 Ave S.W.<br />
Mailing Address:<br />
Box 3100 Edmonton AB T5J 4W3<br />
www.seniors.alberta.ca<br />
• Book an appointment at <strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> for<br />
assistance to complete government assistance<br />
forms.<br />
Education Property Tax Assistance for<br />
Seniors Program<br />
• Provides an annual rebate to assist senior<br />
homeowners with year-to-year increases in<br />
the education tax portion <strong>of</strong> their property<br />
taxes.<br />
City <strong>of</strong> Calgary 3-1-1<br />
Property Tax Office<br />
3rd flr, Municipal Building<br />
800 Macleod Trail S.E.<br />
www.calgary.ca/propertytax<br />
• Property Tax Assistance Program: Lowincome<br />
homeowners may be eligible for<br />
property tax relief. To be eligible there<br />
must be an increase in property tax (see<br />
p. 9 for details). For assistance, contact the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice listed above.<br />
Calgary Seniors <strong>Directory</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Services</strong> • 2011 71
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