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Free Tax Clinics: Low-Income Individuals Can Get Help from Volunteers

The Canada Revenue Agency offers free tax clinics through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for people with modest income and simple tax situations. Learn how to find a clinic and get help.

What are free tax clinics?

Free tax clinics are organized by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) and, in Quebec, the Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (ITAVP). Community organizations host these clinics where volunteers complete tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.

Who can use them?

The official page states that free tax clinics are for individuals with a modest income and a simple tax situation. Specific income thresholds are not listed on the page; check at the time of service.

How to get help?

Individuals can use free tax clinics by:

  • Getting taxes done at a free clinic: Check eligibility and learn about clinic types.
  • Finding a free clinic: Choose based on location and preferred type.

Statistics

The page provides statistics on participating organizations, volunteers, and people helped.

For organizations and volunteers

  • Become a CVITP organization: Learn about the program, responsibilities, and registration.
  • Become a CVITP volunteer: Understand roles and registration.
  • CVITP Grant: Check eligibility and apply for funding.

Videos

The page includes two videos: one on getting help at a clinic, and one on volunteering.

Official source

Official sources

Rules and fees change. Check the official pages below before you act — they are what this guide was written from.

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