Tax Workshop for Parents, Caregivers of Children with Disabilities

Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities can attend a free tax information workshop on Thursday, March 26.

The session is a joint-effort by the Nova Scotia Partnership on Respite, Family Health and Well-Being, and the Canada Revenue Agency's Outreach Program.

The session will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Sobeys at 2651 Windsor St., at the corner of Windsor and North streets in Halifax.

Participants will learn about topics such as the Disability Tax Credit, the caregiver amount, medical expenses, the Registered Disability Savings Plan, fitness credits, attendant care, and the Child Disability Benefit.

To register, call the Advisory Council on the Status of Women at 424-8662 or toll-free at 1-800-565-8662.

The respite partnership, co-chaired by the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women and the Disabled Persons Commission, provides an opportunity for parents, community organizations and government agencies to work together to share ideas and identify creative respite solutions.

To learn more, visit the advisory council's website at women.gov.ns.ca/ProjectsRespite.asp .