Need a hand to prepare your tax return?

If you are unable to prepare your income tax and benefit return yourself, the CVITP may be able to help you.

Community organization volunteers assist eligible taxpayers who have low income and simple tax situations.

Eligibility criteria

These suggested maximum income levels should serve as a guideline only.

Community organizations have the flexibility to adjust or set eligibility criteria for tax filers based on the local economic environment, the population they serve, and their own capacity.

Volunteers do not prepare tax returns for complex situations such as:

• returns for deceased persons;
• individuals who file for bankruptcy;
• self-employed individuals;
• individuals who report capital gains or losses; or
• individuals who report employment expenses, or business or rental income and expenses.

Eligible taxpayers normally served by the CVITP may include:

• low-income individuals and social assistance recipients;
• newcomers to Canada;
• seniors; and
• students.

Volunteer tax preparation clinics are generally offered between February and April of each year in various locations across Canada. However, some tax clinics operate year round.