Am I eligible to use this service?
Eligibility
New programs like the Canada Child Benefit may mean hundreds of dollars a month in additional income for families in Hamilton. But to receive these benefits, families must file taxes every year… We can help! Free income tax clinics are available if your income level is below:
Single Up to $30,000 
Family Up to $40,000
Eligibility Criteria
Each clinic has specific eligibility criteria based upon income level and place of residence. Please review the clinic description carefully.
Volunteers cannot help with income tax returns for
- deceased individuals
- bankruptcies
- capital gains or losses
- employment expenses
- business or rental income and expenses
The volunteers trained by Canada Revenue Agency follow these guidelines:
- Individual $30,000 or less
- Married or Common-Law couple $40,000 or less
- Single Parent with 1 child $35,000 or less (add $2,500 per additional child)
- Interest income limited to under $1,000
The Chartered Accountant volunteers follow these guidelines:
- Individual with no dependents $25,000 or less
- Married / Common law with dependents $35,000 or less.
