Why Choose Us
Why Choose Our Tax Clinic?
Appointments
Upcoming Tax Clinics
Reserve your spot at one of our upcoming tax clinics
1Am I Eligible?
The CVITP serves individuals and families with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Income Thresholds
| 1 person | $40,000 |
| 2 people | $55,000 |
| 3 people | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $65,000 |
| 5 people | $70,000 |
| 5+ people | $70,000 + $5,000 per additional person |
Eligible Income Sources
- Employment income
- Pension income
- Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
- Interest income (under $1,200)
- Benefits (CPP, OAS, disability, EI, social assistance)
- Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
We cannot help if you have:
- Business or self-employment income
- Employment expenses
- Rental income and expenses
- Capital gains or losses
- Interest income over $1,200
- Foreign income or foreign property (T1135)
- Declared bankruptcy in the tax year
- Deceased individual's return
2What to Bring
Please bring the following documents to your appointment.
Proof of Identity
- Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence, health card, passport, etc.)
Personal Information
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Individual Tax Number (ITN)
- Current mailing address
- Marital status
- Previous year's income tax return and Notice of Assessment (NOA)
- Children's/dependant's date of birth and net income (if applicable)
- For newcomers: date of arrival and foreign income earned before arriving
Receipts for Expenses
- Rent receipts / property tax receipts
- Donation receipts
- Medical expense receipts
- Tuition receipts (T2202A)
- Child care receipts
- RRSP contribution receipts
- Bus pass receipts (seniors)
Tax Information Slips
- T4 – Employment income
- T4A – Pension, retirement, annuity income
- T4A(OAS) – Old Age Security
- T4A(P) – Canada Pension Plan benefits
- T4E – Employment Insurance benefits
- T5 – Investment income
- T5007 – Benefits statement
- T3 – Trust income
- T2202 – Tuition enrolment certificate
- RC62 – Universal child care benefit
- RRSP/PRPP contribution receipts