Lend a hand! Become a tax volunteer

Background

The CVITP was introduced in 1971 as a partnership between the Department of National Revenue (as it was known then) and various community organizations. It was intended to ensure that all taxpayers had equal access to the tax system.

In 1988, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) established a partnership with Revenu Québec and volunteers from the province of Quebec, to have volunteers prepare both federal and provincial returns for eligible individuals.

Helping people in your community

Many taxpayers do not know how to prepare their income tax and benefit return themselves. We need volunteers like you to provide this important community service to taxpayers who have low income and a simple tax situation.

Volunteers must respect the confidentiality of taxpayer information, decline any offers of monetary reward for their services, and return all personal documents to the taxpayers they help.

How do I get involved?

To become a CVITP volunteer, you need to be associated with a community organization.

If you have a basic understanding of income tax and want to give some time to your community you can register below. If you know of someone who could benefit from the CVITP, or need more information, you can call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281.

What do I get out of it?

As a volunteer with the CVITP you will:

• give back to your community;
• help Canadians maintain uninterrupted access to benefits and entitlements;
• increase your personal tax knowledge;
• gain new skills and improve existing ones;
• work with a great team;
• do work that is valued and recognized; and
• receive training, free tax software, and a kit of reference material.

Registration Dates

If you are interested in registering to become a CVITP volunteer, the registration period is from October 1^st to January 31^st.