Free Tax PreparationFor Our Community
Our volunteers file tax returns for individuals and families with modest incomes and simple tax situations, completely free of charge.
Schedule Your Appointment
Free tax preparation available throughout tax season
Tax Season Hours
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday & Monday
Closed
* March 2 – April 30, 2026
Location & Contact
Address
RCCG Restoration House Brantford
7 Burnley Ave, Brantford, ON N3T 1T5
Phone
+1 (519) 304-3600Tax Clinic Email
taxclinic@rccgbrantford.comFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our free tax preparation service
Our Tax Clinic is part of the Canada Revenue Agency's Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). We provide free tax preparation for individuals and families with modest incomes and simple tax situations.
We prepare returns with
- Employment income (T4 slips)
- Pension income
- Government benefits (CPP, OAS, EI)
- RRSP withdrawals
- Scholarships & bursaries
- Interest income under $1,200
We do NOT prepare
- Self-employment income
- Business income
- Rental income
- Capital gains
Filing your taxes is important even if you don't owe any tax. Here's why:
- You may be entitled to refunds, GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, or Working Income Tax Benefit
- You need to file to maintain eligibility for government benefits
- Filing establishes your income for benefit calculations
- You can carry forward unused credits and deductions
- It's required by law if you owe taxes or if the CRA requests it
- Even with no income, filing can unlock benefit payments you're entitled to
To qualify, your household must have a modest income and a simple tax situation (see the first FAQ for details on tax situations).
Income limits (total family income)
1 person
$40,000
2 people
$55,000
3 people
$60,000
4 people
$65,000
5 people
$70,000
5+ people
$70k + $5k each
Income documents
- T4 slips (employment)
- T4A slips (pension, EI, other)
- T5 slips (investment income)
- RRSP withdrawal slips
Deduction & personal
- Medical & donation receipts
- Tuition & child care receipts
- Social Insurance Number
- Last year's tax return
- Banking info for direct deposit
- Government-issued photo ID
Ready to Get Started?
Book online or call us to schedule your free tax preparation appointment.
Learn about the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program →