NYS HELPING HANDS

CVITP Free Tax Clinic Open All Year

Get Help with Your Income Tax FOR FREE at NYS Helping Hands.

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

We at NYS HELPING HANDS are here provide our services with volunteers with the best assistance to all our clients — at no cost!

Every year, the CVITP tax clinics operate in full gear throughout the tax season and provide filing returns for previous years.

Email us at nyshelpinghands@gmail.com or call 905-458-6772 to start!

Find out how our community program works! Want to volunteer with us? Complete the form below!


WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY INCOME TAX PROGRAM?

Working with other non-profit organizations like us, the Canada Revenue Agency offers the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) to these companies. Their goal is to help those with lower incomes to provide straightforward tax situations for filing their taxes to receive all advantages they’re legally entitled to. For us to conduct the program, the CRA offers training, assistance, and software.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM SO ESSENTIAL?

For families that have lower incomes, every dollar counts in their day to day lives for everything from basic expenses to utilities. Families can receive a number of provincial and federal benefits, but benefits like the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Canada Child Benefits are dependent on filing taxes accurately and as quick as possible. Our job is to make sure we complete your return quickly and accurately to ensure you receive the most compensation.

FREE TAX PREP

The tax clinics registered in the CVITP program allow you to file your tax returns at no cost to you or us.

FREE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT

Our volunteers understand the process of filing electronically and are here to answer any questions or concerns that you have.

FREE FILING ASSISTANCE

Joining the CVITP program gives you access to workshops and resources to increase your knowledge and understand the entire process properly.