Amherst Tax Services
13 Pleasant Street West B4H 1E2 Amherst, NS, Canada

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Thanks to Nick from TN. Trenholm Construction Inc. for installing our new road sign today.

Tax season is fast approaching. Canada Revenue will start accepting E-Filed income tax returns February 18th. We are pleased to announce we have moved to a new location and will be open full time hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and other times by appointment. Thanks to our loyal clients as we start this our 10th tax season.

Amherst Tax Services is pleased to be the major sponsor for the 3rd Annual Dwight Jones Junior Invitational golf event being held on Wednesday August 8th, 2018 at the Amherst Golf Club. Registration is open to members and non-members aged 10-18. Cost is $30 and includes a meal and lots of prizes. Registration starts at 11:30am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm. Call the pro shop at 902-667-1911 to enter. If you would like to help out as a volunteer or to make a donation please call Larry at 902-614-4227.

As part of the Dwight Jones Day event donations for the Viking Alumni Fund are being accepted at the golf course all day and at Robbs Complex starting at 6:30pm.... The Viking Alumni Fund presents scholarships to Amherst High School students that have participated in the basketball program. Donations can also be sent by e-transfer to [email protected] Please share with all your friends so we can help support Dwights charity of choice. See more

Amherst Tax Services is pleased to be the major sponsor for the 2nd Annual Dwight Jones Junior Invitational golf event being held on Wednesday August 9th, 2017 at the Amherst Golf Club. Registration is open to members and non-members aged 10-18. Cost is $30 and includes a meal and lots of prizes. Registration starts at 11:30am with a shotgun start at 12:30pm. Call the pro shop at 902-667-1911 to enter.

The Amherst Junior Golf Club Committee is selling tickets to support new Junior memberships. They will be giving away 4 all-inclusive trips for 2, 4 $300 cash d...raws and 8 $100 cash draws. Tickets are $100 and only 300 are being sold. Get yours at Tantramar Chevrolet or Archway Insurance. Draw date is June 1. For more information go to amherstgolfclub.com ~ Dave. See more

Get your ticket soon.

We are pleased to advise we now offer debit as a payment option.

From the CRA web-site "What's new for 2016" Any teacher's "out there" should check out the new Eligble educator school supply tax credit We list the service enhancements and major changes below, including announced income tax changes that were not law. If they become law as proposed, they will be effective for 2016 or as of the dates given.... Our services MyBenefits CRA This is a new mobile application that lets you securely view your benefit information. For more information see Mobile apps. Manage online mail View your benefit notices online instead of waiting for a paper version to come by mail. For more information see My Account for individuals. Individuals and families Canada child benefit (CCB) As of July 2016, the CCB has replaced the Canada child tax benefit (CCTB), the national child benefit supplement (NCBS), and the universal child care benefit (UCCB). For more information see Canada child benefit. Northern residents deductions The basic and additional residency amounts used to calculate the northern residency deduction have both increased to $11 per day. See Form T2222, Northern Residents Deductions. For more information see line 255. Children’s arts amount The maximum eligible fees per child (excluding the supplement for children with disabilities) has been reduced to $250. Both will be eliminated for 2017 and later years. For more information see line 370. Home accessibility expenses You can claim a maximum of $10,000 for eligible expenses you incurred for work done or goods acquired for an eligible dwelling. For more information see line 398. Family tax cut The family tax cut has been eliminated for 2016 and later years. Children’s fitness tax credit The maximum eligible fees per child (excluding the supplement for children with disabilities) has been reduced to $500. Both will be eliminated for 2017 and later tax years. For more information see lines 458 and 459. Eligible educator school supply tax credit If you were an eligible educator, you can claim up to $1,000 for eligible teaching supplies expenses. For more information see lines 468 and 469.