Free tax clinics

Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations host free tax clinics where volunteers file tax returns for people with a modest income and a simple tax situation.

Services and information

Get your taxes done at a free tax clinic

Find out what you need to get your taxes done at a free tax clinic and if you are eligible.

Find a tax clinic in your area

There are free in-person and virtual tax clinics across Canada. Find one that suits your needs.

Volunteer at a free tax clinic

Discover everything you need to know about volunteering at a free tax clinic.

Host a free tax clinic

Learn about the benefits of hosting a free tax clinic.

Income Tax Assistance – Volunteer Program (for residents of Quebec)

Find out how to help others, or get help with your taxes in Quebec.

Identification numbers for host organizations

Learn about the CVITP Organization Identification Number (COIN) and how it works.

Grant for hosting free tax clinics

Learn about the CVITP Grant. Funding may be available for your organization.

Find out how many organizations and volunteers participated in free tax clinics each year and see how many people they helped, the number of returns filed and the amount of refunds, benefit, and credits distributed.