Free tax clinics (CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CVITP)
Free tax clinics (CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, CVITP) is a free service run by the Canada Revenue Agency. You likely qualify if: Modest family income (limits on their page); A simple tax situation; Not self-employed, no rental or foreign income (checked on the official page on October 6, 2026).
You likely qualify if: Modest family income (limits on their page); A simple tax situation; Not self-employed, no rental or foreign income.
Clinics are usually open from February to the end of April, and some are open year-round. Some volunteers can also do returns for past years.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
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Volunteers at community organizations do your tax return for free if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, at walk-in, drop-off or by-appointment clinics.
Who qualifies
People whose total family income is generally up to $40,000 for 1 person, $55,000 for 2, $60,000 for 3, $65,000 for 4 or $70,000 for 5 (plus $5,000 for each extra person), with income from work, pensions, benefits or scholarships and under $1,200 of interest; not for self-employment, rental income, capital gains, bankruptcy in the year, or foreign income.
You likely qualify if:
- Modest family income (limits on their page)
- A simple tax situation
- Not self-employed, no rental or foreign income
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/in....
Good to know
- CostFree
- LanguagesEnglish, French
- Their stepsUse the CRA's Find a free tax clinic tool, search near where you live, and pick a walk-in, drop-off or by-appointment clinic. Bring government photo ID, your Social Insurance Number, all your tax slips and receipts, and your last Notice of Assessment if you have it. Missed filing in past years? Ask if a volunteer can do your earlier returns too. Most clinics run from February to the end of April; at other times look for a clinic that is open year-round.
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What to bring
- Government photo ID and your SIN
- All your tax slips and receipts
- Your last Notice of Assessment, if you have it
Dates
Clinics are usually open from February to the end of April, and some are open year-round. Some volunteers can also do returns for past years.
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