Tax Clinic
Free tax filing assistance for eligible students and community members, run by trained volunteers.
About the Clinic
The UTMSU Tax Clinic helps eligible students and community members with simple tax returns through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), a collaboration between community organizations and the Canada Revenue Agency. Volunteers complete income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals with modest incomes and simple tax situations.
Clinic Hours
March–April (dates vary)
Monday–Thursday, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Eligibility
- Modest income
- Simple tax situation
- No capital gains or losses
- No self-employment income
What to Bring to Your Appointment
- Valid identification
- CRA letters and documents for 2026
- 2026 T-slips, including T4, T4A, T3, and T5 slips (also available through CRA My Account)
- Grant and scholarship T4As from U of T, OSAP, or an RESP (available through ACORN or the NSLSC)
- Your T2202 tuition slip from ACORN
- 2026 rent agreements or receipts
- RRSP contribution receipts, including the first 60 days of 2027
- Charitable donation receipts
- Medical expenses that were not covered
- Your spouse's income information or tax return, if applicable
File a tax return even if you had no income—you may still qualify for benefits and credits.
Volunteer with the Tax Clinic
Training is provided. Volunteer applications usually open between December and January; exact dates vary each year.
Apply to volunteer