Advocacy & Assistance

Income Tax Clinic

Income Tax preparation assistance for individuals and families who are unable to complete their own returns and who are on a low/fixed income. Service is provided by volunteers. Basic returns only.

We cannot complete:

• Business returns
• self employed or deceased returns
• any returns that have rental income, capital gains, etc.

Tax Season Hours

March and April  each year – by appointment only.

Year-Round Tax Clinic Hours

Various days, by appointment only.

Income Tax Back Filing

May-January we are able to back file up to 10 years of unfiled tax returns.

Eligibility

Individuals and families residing in South/Central Etobicoke unable to complete their own returns and who are on a low/fixed income.

Income Cap subject to change, please contact us for any updated information.

$40,000 or less total annual income……..single person
$50,000 or less total annual income……..couples
$42,500 or less total annual income……..one adult with child
add $2,500 to above……………………………..for each additional dependent
Interest income……less than $1,000.
*Basic returns only (no business, self employed or deceased returns – or returns that have rental income, capital gains, etc.)

What to Bring to Your Appointment

All Clients:

• Copy of your most recent Return and Notice of Assessment
• SIN Card
• Photo ID and Postal Code
• All Income Slips (T4, T5007, T4-E, T4-A, T-5, T-3,  RC 62,  RC 210, T4RSP, T4RIF, any other income info/statements, including foreign income, etc.)

Expense Info and Receipts that apply to you:

• Date of marriage or separation (if in filing year)
• Total Rent paid, receipts and all addresses for filing year  (or letter from landlord(s) with Total amount paid, and name and address of landlord(s)
• Details and Amount of any alimony or support maintenance received or paid
• List of Dependents (full name(s), exact birth dates and SIN card/#,  if available)  and details of  any  income
• Total Property Taxes paid in filing year and Final Statement
• Childcare Receipts and Caregiver’s  name, address, phone and SIN #
• Universal Child Care Benefits (RC 62) Slips
• Medical and Charitable Receipts (please add up)
• Monthly public transit passes and receipts
• Child fitness/arts expenses
• Union dues
• Tuition Fees/Education Amount (T2202/T2202A)
• Student  loan interest
• RRSP Contributions
• Disability certificate—Form T2201 (if first yr. of claim or if previous one expired)

Volunteer Opportunities

Do you have accounting or tax filing experience and are looking for a way to give back, feel like you’re making a difference, all while meeting interesting people? We are always in need of volunteers both during the year and our very busy tax season. For more information, please contact Saeid 416-252-9701 ext. 245 for details about the work and process, or check the Volunteer section of our website.