Benefits Outreach

Government of Canada - Canada Revenue Agency

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Description

Provides an outreach service for organizations to assist their clients with tax information and benefits.

Service offers:

information sessions and products for clients, employees and communities on how to get benefits and credit payments
host a booth at an event
presentations at conferences
income tax preparation training workshops
information on who can apply for benefits and credits
information on how to apply for benefits and credits
information on Canada's tax system
how to register for and use CRA's online services
information on scams and frauds
information on free tax clinics through the CRA's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and how to become a partner organization

Outreach officers can share information about the importance of tax filing, and benefits and credits, such as:

Canada child benefit
GST/HST credit
Disability tax credit
Canada Carbon Rebate
Canada workers benefit
Child disability benefit
Canada caregiver credit
Canada training credit

Eligibility

Yes, Service targeted to organizations that provide services to:

adults 65 years and older
housing-insecure individuals
Indigenous Peoples
modest-income individuals
newcomers
persons with disabilities
students

Application Process

Service Access: Application Required, To access service:

visit the website to complete the application form
services are provided both in-person and virtually

The program hours vary, but individuals can specify their preferred contact times on the online request form.
Referral Process: No

Waiting Period: N/A,

Telephone

1-866-837-1531

Web Site

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/campaigns/outreach-program.html

Email

OUTREACHABG@cra-arc.gc.ca

Languages

English; French

Fees

Fee: No

Fee Reduction: No

Membership Fee: No

Accessibility