Free Tax Clinic – 2026

We are excited to announce that in 2026, IBFC will continue hosting the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). This program provides free tax preparation services to eligible individuals in our community.

To book an appointment for our free tax clinic , please review the eligibility criteria and email us at wisdomtaxhelp@gmail.com

We look forward to supporting you!

Eligibility

1. Modest income individual
Family SizeTotal Family Income
1 person$40,000
2 people$55,000
3 people$60,000
4 people$65,000
5 people$70,000
More than 5 people$70,000, plus $5,000 for each additional person
family size includes an individual or a couple, and their dependants

2. Simple tax situation

  • No income
  • Income from employment
  • Income from pension
  • Income from Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
  • Income from interest (under $1200)
  • Income from benefits – Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
  • Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
Our Community Volunteer Income Tax Program will NOT complete the following types of return
  • Deceased individuals
  • Self-employment income & employment expenses
    • exception: must have T4A, the total income in box 48 is under $1,000, no expenses are claimed, and not registered as a GST/HST registrant and are not required to be one
  • Business income and expenses
  • Rental Income and expenses
  • Interest income over $1,200
  • Capital gains/losses
  • Income-earning foreign property (T1135), e.g., bank accounts held abroad (interest), vacant land
  • Bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year before, if that return has not yet been filed)
  • Foreign income (including a foreign pension)
    • exception: individuals who receive US social security benefits are eligible to have their tax return completed through this program. any other type of foreign income (including foreign pension) is not considered a simple tax situation

Office Hours

Date: Starting March 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 from 9.00 – 6.00 pm
(Closed during holidays)

Format: By Appointment and Virtual

Languages: English, Indonesian

Eligibility: General Public who is eligible for CVITP Program

Contact:

Free Tax Clinic Booking Form

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Which language do you prefer?(required)
What describes you best?(required)
Do you have interest income over $1,200 from your bank reported in T5?(required)
Do you have have self-employment income exceeding $1,000 without any slips or with a slip (reported in the T4A box 48).(required)
Do you have all the government slips such as T4, T4A, T4(OAS), or T2202? (required)
I acknowledge I have read the eligibility requirements before booking an appointment(required)
I understand a CVITP Volunteer will contact me over the phone before the appointment to understand my tax situation(required)