Free Tax Clinic

Eligibility

Will complete current and prior year's returns. Newcomers with a modest income and a simple tax situation. The following information provides a guideline to determine what is considered a modest income. In general, a modest income means the total family income is less than the amount shown in the chart below, based on the size of the family. Family Size / Total Family Income: -1 person / $35,000 -2 people / $45,000 -3 people / $47,500 -4 people / $50,000 -5 people / $52,500 5+ people / $52,500, plus $2,500 for each additional person. (Family Size includes an individual, or a couple, and their dependents). In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from the following sources: -Employment -Pension -Benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance -Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) -Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants -Interest (under $1,000)
Visit the website for further details. Volunteers do not prepare complex returns, such as returns with the following: self-employment income or employment taxes; business income and expenses; rental income and expenses; interest over $1,000, capital gains or losses; bankruptcy in the last year (or the year before, if that return has not been filed); deceased person; foreign property; foreign income. Some exceptions apply – visit the website for details.

Documents Required

Tax slips and receipts. If you are missing a tax slip, you may be able to get a copy online - click here for further information.

Note for Newcomers: if you are a first-time filer, specifically a newcomer, also make sure to bring your Confirmation of SIN Letter from Service Canada.

Fees

None