NEWS RELEASE
GEORGIAN COLLEGE
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Georgian students who need help with their taxes can get it at the Georgian Tax Clinic. The clinic is staffed entirely by Accounting students who volunteer their time and expertise.
More than 20 student volunteers are operating the clinic between March 28 and April 8 in Room E218 at the Barrie Campus.
“This is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable, real-life experience with clients,” says Lianne Smith-Stow, Professor and Accounting program co-ordinator. “They get to practice the soft and hard skills they acquire in the Accounting program, while at the same time provide an important service to their peers.”
Students who take advantage of the service can ask questions in a comfortable environment, become more knowledgeable about their individual tax situation and of course, save money – returns are prepared and filed for free.
Last year, more than 250 Georgian students accessed the service.
The Georgian Tax Clinic is a partnership between Georgian College and the Canada Revenue Agency under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
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