We Deeply miss being able to connect physically with you all.. And in the meantime below are some resources...
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Resources for Artists
- This is an AMAZING Link -
For the Artists and Freelancers of our community who are self-employed and have lost much of their income due to the pandemic, here is a resource for you to see if and of the listed organizations can help you, or someone you know, courtesy of CBC Arts:
COVID-19 Arts and Freelancer Resource
For the Artists and Freelancers of our community who are self-employed and have lost much of their income due to the pandemic, here is a resource for you to see if and of the listed organizations can help you, or someone you know, courtesy of CBC Arts:
COVID-19 Arts and Freelancer Resource
- Tax Help -
1. File any tax returns that may already be overdue (i.e. 2018 or earlier), and make sure to file your 2019 tax return by June 1
2. Get set up with CRA MyAccount! If you forgot your login or your security pin – good news – you can call CRA and request to reset your password. You will need to have a copy of your last tax return on hand to answer their security questions. It’s possible your taxes need to be up to date to create MyAccount for the first time. The number to call is: 1-800-959-8281, or you can watch CRA’s How to Register for MyAccount video here (or click the video link above).
Now, here’s what to make of this week’s announcements:
This is the latest on how contract/self employed people will get support from the government:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/introduces-canada-emergency-response-benefit-to-help-workers-and-businesses.html?fbclid=IwAR1IF0q_7KMVtL4o4krmKiVTpPyaGdsFhoGYIiFGgGeRS66yE1Ystb63pZc
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The BC Alliance for Arts & Culture has an arts-specific resource list for those who are dealing with cancelled projects/performances, grants involving travel, etc.
https://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/2020/3/13/information-on-covid-19-for-artistsarts-and-culture-workers?mc_cid=5385112b0c&mc_eid=771cee8039
1. File any tax returns that may already be overdue (i.e. 2018 or earlier), and make sure to file your 2019 tax return by June 1
2. Get set up with CRA MyAccount! If you forgot your login or your security pin – good news – you can call CRA and request to reset your password. You will need to have a copy of your last tax return on hand to answer their security questions. It’s possible your taxes need to be up to date to create MyAccount for the first time. The number to call is: 1-800-959-8281, or you can watch CRA’s How to Register for MyAccount video here (or click the video link above).
Now, here’s what to make of this week’s announcements:
This is the latest on how contract/self employed people will get support from the government:
https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2020/03/introduces-canada-emergency-response-benefit-to-help-workers-and-businesses.html?fbclid=IwAR1IF0q_7KMVtL4o4krmKiVTpPyaGdsFhoGYIiFGgGeRS66yE1Ystb63pZc
also
The BC Alliance for Arts & Culture has an arts-specific resource list for those who are dealing with cancelled projects/performances, grants involving travel, etc.
https://www.allianceforarts.com/blog/2020/3/13/information-on-covid-19-for-artistsarts-and-culture-workers?mc_cid=5385112b0c&mc_eid=771cee8039
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