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title: "Researchers help enhance tax filing system for low-income residents"
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space: "MyNews"
author: "Tiffany Hsieh"
created: 2022-08-11T13:54:50Z
updated: 2022-08-11T13:54:50Z
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url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/112/mynews/articles/feature-stories/7192/researchers-help-enhance-tax-filing-system-for-low-income-residents"
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# Researchers help enhance tax filing system for low-income residents

Many people need help filing their taxes each year, often turning to professionals or software for guidance. But for some low-income Canadians, getting the help they need is not so easy.

A recent Seneca applied research project has evaluated ways to make Canada’s tax filing system more accessible for vulnerable populations, such as those with disabilities, new immigrants, single adults and seniors.

“Our goal was to propose potential solutions responding to the unique needs of these groups,” said Dr. Varinder Gill, Professor and Co-ordinator, [Honours Bachelor of Commerce – International Business Management degree program](https://www-preview.senecacollege.ca/programs/fulltime/BMI.html).

[Read the full story](https://www.senecacollege.ca/news-and-events/seneca-news/researchers-help-enhance-tax-filing-system-for-low-income-residents.html?utm_source=mynews&utm_medium=ei&utm_campaign=tax)