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Public Comments

For Canada Revenue Agency filing due dates see here 
 
Volunteers Clinics do not complete returns for tax situations involving any of the following:  
self-employment income or employment expenses  

  • business or rental income and expenses  
  • interest income over $1,000
  • capital gains or losses  
  • foreign property (T1135)  
  • bankrupt individuals in the year of bankruptcy (or the year prior, if that return has not been filed)  
  • deceased individuals  

Where to get tax forms: online, by mail or call the automated phone line Mon-Sun 6 am-3 am at 1-855-330-3305 

Tax filing online: only CRA-certified software may be used, see list here

Contact Information

Toll Free Phone Canada Revenue Agency general income tax inquiries 1-800-959-8281 
Hamilton Tax Services Office 1-800-665-0354
Fax Hamilton Tax Services Office 905-546-1615
Website https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/community-volunteer-income-tax-program.html

Agency Information

Funding Federal ; Local community agencies

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • 2024 clinics are still being organized, information will be added to this listing as it becomes available
  • hosted by community organizations across Canada through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), free tax clinics are available for eligible people to get their tax returns done, by volunteers
  • for those with simple tax situations and modest income (for details see 'Eligibility' below)  

2024 VOLUNTEER TAX CLINICS:

MARTHA SHIRE TAX FILING (Drop-off, Virtual), 206-443 Centennial Forest Dr, Milton L9T 5W9

  • primary contact: Martha Shire, (905) 878-5176, marthashire@hotmail.com
  • hours: Mon-Fri from 10 am - 9 pm, starting Mar 1 to Dec 31
  • open during lunch/dinner, closed Sundays and during holidays
  • by appointment, Drop-off, Virtual, Virtual - Northern communities
  • current and prior years
  • appointments required
  • language: English
  • clientele: For general public, Indigenous, Newcomers, Persons with disabilities, Residents/patients, Seniors, Social assistance recipients, Students, Youth
  • not wheelchair accessible

RIAA's ENLIGHTENED FOUNDATION (Virtual), Milton L9T5V9

  • primary contact: Rahul Gupta, (647) 308-4514; (647) 920-4514; email 'freetaxclinic.enlightened@gmail.com'
  •  secondary contact: Sarferaz Kantawala, (866) 688-2057; freetaxclinic.ref@gmail.com
  • hours: Mon-Sat from 9 am - 7 pm, Feb 19- to Apr 30, Open during lunch/dinner, open during holidays
  • every Mon, Wed and Fri from 10 am-5 pm, May 1 to Dec 31, Closed during lunch/dinner and during holidays
  • clientele: Newcomers, Residents/patients, Seniors, Social assistance recipients, Persons with disabilities, Students 
  • current and prior years
  • languages: English, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi
  • appointments required, Please send a text message (647-308-4514) or email to make an appointment
  • first come, first serve
  • government issued photo ID required
  • the client must provide all tax slips and receipts
  • not wheelchair accessible

ST. GEORGE & ST. ABANOUB COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH (by appointment), 860 Nipissing Rd, Milton L9T4Z9 

  • primary contact: SGSA Tax Clinic, call (416) 830-3157; hanan_alfy2006@yahoo.com
  • hours: Every Sat from 6 pm - 9 pm, Mar 02 to Apr 20
  • Closed during lunch/dinner and holidays 
  • appointment required 
  • current and prior years 
  • languages: English, Arabic
  • does not serve clients that exceed suggested income
  • government issued photo ID required 
  • the client must provide all tax slips and receipts
  • wheelchair accessible

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY PEEL-HALTON-DUFFERIN (virtual, in-person or drop-off), 107-310 Main St. E, Milton L9T1P5

  • primary contact: Tracie McGrath-Levis, (905) 864-1306 Ext: 206, tmcgrath-levis@johnhowardphd.ca
  • every Mon, Tue and Wed from 1 pm - 4 pm, Mar 4- to Apr 18
  • closed during lunch/dinner and holidays, closed Apr 1
  • current year only
  • call to make an appointment
  • for general public/all persons
  • appointments required
  • language: English
  • wheelchair accessible

Milton CVITP Tax Clinic for Seniors and Students (by appointment, Virtual) Milton L9T6G7

  • primary contact: Chloe Lee, (905) 299-7720, Cvitpmilton@gmail.com
  • hours: every Fri from 10 am-6 pm Mar 1- to Apr 30
  • closed during lunch/dinner and holidays
  • current year only
  • by appointment, Virtual
  • seniors, students, youth
  • does not prepare returns for newcomers
  • does not serve clients that exceed suggested income
  • not wheelchair accessible

YEAR-ROUND FREE ASSISTANCE

Canada Revenue Agency can provide some help and answer questions by phone, Toll-free 1-800-959-8281  
 
Oak Park Neighbourhood Centre, 2200 Sawgrass Dr, Oakville  

  • 905-257-6029 ext 103 or email support@opnc.ca for appointments
  • current and prior year returns 
  • available year round
  • visit www.haltontax.ca for more information 
  • in person and virtual support
  • serves all of Halton
Hours

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Dates

Volunteer Clinics: Mar-Apr

Areas Served Milton
Eligibility For persons with a modest income and simple tax situation
  • in general total family income limits are $35,000 for individuals, $45,000 for couples, and varying levels for families, based on number of dependents
  • for more information see here, or call Canada Revenue Agency 1-800-959-8281
Application

To volunteer in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program see here, for community organizations offering space see here 
 
What to bring to tax clinics: all tax forms, last year's Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency, rent/property tax receipts, and medical receipts if over 3% of income

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
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Milton, ON
 
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