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Individual Tax Enquiries Line

Canada Revenue Agency
Call 1-800-959-8281 to request a remittance voucher and to check the status of your tax returns, your tax account balance, and how much in RRSP contributions you can deduct on your current tax return year.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Free Tax Clinics

Canada Revenue Agency
Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare tax returns for eligible individuals. Lists all volunteer tax clinics in communities across BC.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Child Disability Benefit

Canada Revenue Agency
Explains what the child disability benefit is, who can receive it, how to apply for it, how it’s calculated, and what the tax implications are.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Canada Child Benefit (CCB)

Canada Revenue Agency
The Canada child benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years old. The CCB might include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs.
Last reviewed March 2024
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British Columbia Newcomers’ Guide to Resources and Services

WelcomeBC (Government of BC)
Moving to a new country can be challenging. You probably have a number of questions that need to be answered right away. This guide has information on getting a job, finding a place to live, health services, banking, getting a driver’s licence, the legal system, and much more.
Last reviewed March 2024