Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Tax prep assistance for eligible County residents

Each tax season, the County provides tax prep assistance via its Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). 

This annual program is a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency and community organizations that host tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible citizens.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Tax prep assistance for eligible County residents

CVITP Program Overview

Under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), volunteers assist qualified candidates in preparing their Income Tax Returns. The returns are then completed between February 28 and April 15 of each year. CVITP is a partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and community organizations, whereby volunteers prepare income tax returns for eligible residents, review those results with the client, and with the client’s approval, e-file the return.

Income Thresholds

If your income falls within one of the the tiers below, you likely qualify for the County's FREE Community Colunteer Income Tax Program. Please also review the qualification criteria on this page.

FAMILY SIZE

HOUSEHOLD INCOME

1 Person
$35,000
2 Persons
$45,000
3 Persons
$47,500
4 Persons
$50,000
5 Persons
$52,500
More Than 5 Persons
$52,500 plus $2,500 for each additional person
SCHEDULE  AN APPOINTMENT TODAY
For appointments or more program details, contact Community Services Coordinator Taryn Monteith at 780.785.3411 (toll-free 1.866.880.5722) or tmonteith (@) LSAC.ca.

Community Services News

Qualification Criteria

Volunteers are ready to assist you in preparing your annual tax returns. Review the criteria below to see if you qualify.

Barriers to Participation

Unfortunately, income tax returns cannot be completed by our volunteers if:

  • You're self-employed or have employment expenses

  • You have business income and expenses (unless income is in box 048 on a T4A slip and less than $1,000 with no related expenses)

  • You have rental income and expenses

  • You have interest income over $1,000

  • You have capital gains or losses

  • You have filed for bankruptcy

  • You're completing a tax return for a deceased person

  • You are a foreign worker

Gather Your Paperwork

The following details will be required in order for CVITP volunteers to complete your return:

  • Personal information (address, birthdate, Social Insurance Number, marital status)

  • Dependents’ information (spouse/children’s names, birth dates)

  • All “T” slips (T4, T4A, OAS, etc)

  • All forms, schedules and labels you have received from Revenue Canada

  • Receipts for any expenses, such as medical, moving, tuition, sporting activities, etc.

  • Previous year’s tax return, if available

Get In Touch

To schedule an appointment, or for more information regarding the program and its eligibility criteria, please contact County's Community Services Coordinator Taryn Monteith at 780.785.3411 (toll-free 1.866.880.5722) or tmonteith (@) LSAC.ca.

County Welcome Guide

Orientation
WELCOME GUIDE

Whether you’re putting down permanent roots or just passing through (or somewhere in between), our welcome guide is designed to give you a general lay of the land and get you pointed in the right direction.
GET THE GUIDE
Community Bus Services
Home Support Program
Meals on Wheels and Food Banks
Preventative Counselling Subsidy
Provincial Senior Supports
Compliance Supports
Come to Life

Main Website Navigation