NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF STRATFORD
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The City of Stratford's Social Services Department is co-ordinating free income tax clinics for low-income individuals/couples in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County for current-year returns.
Those receiving social assistance (ODSP, Ontario Works) are eligible with a T5007 tax slip.
For others to participate, you must have a total gross annual income of:
- $16,000 or less for individuals
- $32,000 or less for couples
- $25,396 or less for seniors – individual (65+)
- $34,346 or less for seniors – couple (65+)
Disability income received should be included in your total gross income.
You must register in advance by Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by contacting the Social Services Clerks at 519-271-3773 extension 6208, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. An appointment time will be provided for document delivery between March 20 and 27.
Further instructions will be provided when registering.
Participants are required to provide the following documents, if applicable:
- T4s, T5s
- Rent receipts and/or property tax receipts
- Medical receipts
- Donation receipts
- Disability tax credit certificate (T2201)
- Date of entry into Canada
There is no fee for the clinic, with services provided free of charge by:
Famme & Co. Professional Corporation
McCutchen & Pearce Professional Corporation
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