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Canada. Canada Revenue Agency

Tax Services for People with Disabilities

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Record #: HAM4170 Last Modified: 03 May 2013 Last Full Update: 02 May 2013
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Older Adult CategoriesCommunity Health - Vision & Hearing ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL) ; Financial - Income Tax/Tax Credits ; FINANCIAL (ALL)
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address & Map
55 Bay St N
Hamilton, ON L8N 3E1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Central
Major IntersectionBay St N and York Blvd
WardWard 2
Toll Free Phone* TIPS (Telephone Information Phone Service) 1-800-267-6999 
* General Enquiries 1-800-959-2221 
* Visually Impaired 1-800-267-1267
TTY Phone1-800-665-0354
Websitewww.cra-arc.gc.ca/disability/
Contact Information
Mailing AddressPO Box 2220 
55 Bay St N 
Hamilton, ON L8N 3E1
Description & Services
DescriptionRevenue Canada, Taxation has the following services available to aid the disabled taxpayer in filing their income tax return: 
 
* Community Volunteer Program - Helps taxpayers who cannot complete their own returns due to age, disability, language or other difficulty. Training sessions are provided to community members who in turn volunteer to aid filling out tax returns for community members who cannot do their own return. The program runs from mid February to April 30th. 
* Assistance to the Hearing Impaired - Hearing impaired taxpayers have access to a telephone device for the deaf to obtain tax information. 
* Assistance for the Visually and Mobility Impaired - A toll-free telephone line has been established to provide tax information for the visually and mobility impaired. An audio recorded version of the General Guide to filing taxes is also available, and other publications in audio, Braille and large-print formats may also be ordered. Visually impaired taxpayers can also request and receive assistance in preparing their tax return.
HoursMid February-April 30th Mon-Fri 8:15 am-5 pm * May 1st-mid February 8:15 am-4:30 pm
DatesAll year
Areas ServedHaldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Norfolk County
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek * Haldimand County * Norfolk County
EligibilityAges: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Disabled Adults
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish ; French
Other Details
Public Bulletin
Telefile service has been discontinued.
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Print Material"Taxation Services for People with Disabilities"
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Service CategoriesTax Preparation Assistance ~ Adults With Disabilities ; Taxpayer Information Lines ~ Hearing Loss ; Taxpayer Information Lines ~ Visual Impairments