Free Low Income Tax Clinic

FREE Low Income Tax Clinic Registration

Registration Open March 4th – April 30th 2024
Before you apply, review the following three points to ensure you qualify. 
Space is limited.

The  Free Tax Clinic is for SIMPLE tax returns of individuals or families with income within the limits below.

  • One person – $35,000 or less
  • Two people – $45,000 combined (add $2,500 for each additional person in the family)

If your income is within the limits, confirm your tax return is simple.

A tax return is considered simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from:

  • Employment
  • Pension
  • Benefits such as Canada Pension Plan, Disability, Canada Child Benefit, Employment Insurance or Ontario Works
  • RRSP
  • Support payments
  • Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or grants
  • Interest (under $1,000)

A tax situation is not simple when an individual:

  • Is self-employed or has employment expenses
  • Has business or rental income and expenses
  • Has capital gains or losses
  • Files for bankruptcy
  • Is completing a tax return for a deceased person

A tax situation is not simple when an individual:

  • Is self-employed or has employment expenses
  • Has business or rental income and expenses
  • Has capital gains or losses
  • Files for bankruptcy
  • Is completing a tax return for a deceased person

Applications will be accepted beginning March 4th. After you have read the three points above and confirmed you qualify, you may complete and submit the application.  This clinic is for residents of Oshawa and Port Perry. Applications from area outside may be considered if space allows.  For information and other help related to tax filing visit Durham Region Website: https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/file-your-taxes.aspx

The volunteer tax clinic coordinator will review your submission and contact you by email as required. This is a volunteer-run program, so please note you may not receive an immediate response. 

Get tax slips ready to send, either scan or take a clear picture of income slips T4’s, T4A, T4A(P), T4 (OAS), T4E, T4RSP, T5007, T5 charitable donations, medical receipts, daycare/child activities and rent receipts, etc. DO NOT send these documents until you are contacted by the coordinator.

Application for Low Income Tax Clinic
Complete and submit this application with tax details form for 2023 Taxation Year. Once your details are received, we will contact you to confirm details and arrange delivery of tax slips. Scans pdf's are preferred, but clear pictures will be accepted. By Submitting this form you certify all information is complete and accurate and give permission for CPA/CVITP volunteer to prepare and e-file your taxes to Canada Revenue Agency, if applicable. I also agree to email communications with CVITP Coordinator and The Salvation Army, Oshawa Community and Family Service.

Please complete all details to the best of your ability

First Name as on Government ID
Last Name as on Government ID

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By Submitting this form I certify all information is complete and accurate and I give permission for CPA/CVITP volunteer to prepare and e-file my taxes to Canada Revenue Agency, if applicable. I also agree to email communications with CVITP Coordinator at The Salvation Army, Oshawa Community and Family Service.
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