YFS Tax Support Clinic

The YFS Tax Clinic is a CRA supported initiative that runs as part of the CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Program), where trained volunteers help eligible individuals file their simple tax returns for free, using the UFile software. For questions on whether your tax requirements fit the eligibility criteria, please read below.

We will be operational virtually and in person, from the 2nd of March to the 27th of March, Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 5 pm. We will be unable to provide any more tax sessions after this filing period has passed.

In accordance with CVITP regulations, any individual that falls within the income threshold mentioned below, and has a simple tax solution may get their tax returns filed with the YFS Tax Clinic.

Family Size - Total 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

A simple tax solution includes income from any of the following:

• No income

• Employment 

• Pension

• Benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance

• Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)

• Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants

• Interest (under $1,200)

Please note, we will not be able to file tax returns for any of the following situations:

• Self-employment income or employment expenses 

• Business income and expenses

• Rental income and expenses

• Interest income over $1,200

• Capital gains or losses

• Foreign property (Form T1135)

• Foreign income

Our volunteers are fully trained to assist in tax filing for any of the last 4 tax years, from 2022 to 2025. You will need to be in possession of all tax slips and documents for each of the years that need a tax return filed. 

Please note, when registering for our tax clinic sessions, you will need to book a separate individual session for each tax year’s return that is to be filed. Our volunteers will not be able to help you file tax returns for multiple years in one session only.

The YFS Tax Clinic is committed to helping both international and domestic students file their tax returns for free, provided you fit the eligibility criteria mentioned above. In the case of international students, any returns that include complex international income or foreign property gains cannot be filed with our tax clinic.

In accordance with CVITP and CRA regulations, any tax and financial information you provide us with is secure and protected, and will be used exclusively for the purpose of filing your tax return. We ensure all client data on our systems is completely cleared at the end of the day, or at the end of the individual tax session upon request.

The registration link to book a tax filing session is available on our website. We will be running in person on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 11 am to 5 pm. Our virtual clinics will run on Wednesdays and Fridays, from 11 am to 5 pm. 

Each tax filing session is 45 minutes long, and we will hold your spot for 15 minutes after your session begins. If you arrive later than that, we cannot ensure your tax return will be completed, and you may have to book a different session on our website. 

Please note, when registering for our tax clinic sessions, you will need to book a separate individual session for each tax year’s return that is to be filed. Our volunteers will not be able to help you file tax returns for multiple years in one session only.

To ensure we do not rush our tax volunteers in their operations, we will not be able to take any walk in tax return filings. Please ensure you have booked a tax filing appointment, and arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment only. If you are unable to make a booking due to specific circumstances, please email taxcoordinator@yfs.ca for further assistance.

Here is a list of the documents we will require to file your taxes:

• Government issued photo ID

• Social Insurance Number (SIN)

• Relevant tax slips (T4, T4A, T5, T2202, etc)

• Applicable additional receipts (rent, medical, charitable donations)

• Notice of Assessments from prior years (if applicable)

For in-person appointments, bring either paper or digital copies of your documents. For virtual appointments, digital copies are required.

The YFS Tax Clinic is a CRA CVITP initiative, aimed at assisting our student community with free and secure tax return filings. We operate free of cost, and will be happy to assist you with filing tax returns for multiple years as well.