CVITP learning guide
CVITP learning guide
How to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals as a new or returning Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) volunteer
This learning guide is for CVITP volunteers only. Do not share it with anyone not participating in the CVITP.
Volunteer guidelines
What’s new this filing season – CVITP
Find out about the latest program news and updates – updated February 2023.
Get ready to volunteer
View the CVITP roles, responsibilities, registration requirements and other information to get you started.
Procedures for tax preparation
Use these guidelines and tips to prepare tax returns as a volunteer.
UFile overview
A tutorial on how to navigate the tax software and send a tax return.
CRA tax information
What’s new this filing season – tax return
Find out about the latest tax-related updates – updated February 2023.
Tax guide for volunteers
Overview and a screen-by-screen guide of income, deductions, credits and other expenses; concepts related to identification and marital status.
Tax considerations for Newcomers and Indigenous peoples
Specific tax information and concepts related to Indigenous peoples and newcomers.
CRA electronic services
EFILE, Auto-fill my return (AFR), Represent a Client requirements for CVITP volunteers.
Important note
In instances where the information provided in this learning guide varies from content found on the website, canada.ca/taxes, the content found on the website takes precedence.
Disclaimer
This learning guide uses screenshots from prior versions of the UFile CVITP software. Consequently, the images may differ slightly from the current version of the UFile CVITP. The content is accurate and generally, the only difference will be the tax year being referenced. If significant changes to the current year’s software occur, a new screenshot will be published as soon as possible.
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