To receive benefits such as the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GSTC) and the Canada child benefit (CCB), individuals must file an Income Tax and Benefit Return every year even if they have no income to report.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada extended these benefit payments for individuals up to September 2020 based on an individual’s 2018 income tax information. As of October 2020, benefit payment will be stopped if an individual has not filed their 2019 income tax return.

If anyone requires assistance with filing their 2019 income tax return, we can set them up with a virtual volunteer. Please contact 1-866-426-1527 from your 867 area code.