Tax clinic

Get free help preparing your 2024 federal income tax return at our office! You'll be helped by a volunteer, under the "Free Tax Care" Tax Clinic in Calgary.

To register:

• Email freetaxcare@gmail.com

The program runs from March 1 to April 30. Sessions are generally 45-60 minutes, in person at the office. You can apply at the office in person or virtually (online appointment)

Eligibility

You must be a Calgary resident and not earn more than these amounts to qualify for help with your taxes:

One person:

$35,000

Two people (e.g. a couple in a common-law marriage):

$45,000 and $2,500 for each dependent family member (i.e. a common-law couple with two children under 18 would be a total of $50,000)

One person and one dependent (e.g. a single parent and child):

$45,000 and $2,500 for each dependent

Exclusions

Because this is a volunteer-assisted program, services might be limited if your tax situation is complicated. We are unable to help complete tax returns for people who:

• Are self-employed or have employment expenses;
• Have business income and expenses (unless the income is in box 048 on a T4A slip and less than $1,000 with no related expenses);
• Have interest income of $1,000 or more;
• Have capital gains or losses;
• Are filing or have filed for bankruptcy;
• Are completing a tax return for a deceased person;
• Are completing tax returns for prior years.

Get ready for your appointment

Please bring the following documents:

• Your SIN card
• All applicable tax information, e.g. T4, T5 or T5007 slips for 2023, medical receipts, tuition or school receipts (T2202), immigration papers  (if you received it)
• A copy of your 2023 tax return
• Government-issued photo ID