It’s never too late to file your income tax return!
By filing you may be eligible for many benefits!
Hamilton Financial Empowerment and Tax Help:
Book an appointment: taxhelp@sprchamilton.ca OR 365-366-1767
FREE Tax Clinics 2025
Starting March 4, 2025 at select Hamilton Public Library branches through the Hamilton Financial Empowerment and Tax Help Program, SPRC Hamilton will provide free tax filing for persons on a low to modest income. We encourage people to book an appointment time in advance to reduce wait times. We will accept walk-ins as time allows.
Participants are required to bring the following information (if applicable to you):
- Photo Identification
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Proof of Income (T4, T4A, T4A(P), T4(OAS), T4RIF, T4E, T5007 (OW, ODSP, WSIB), RC62 (Canada Child Benefit), T5 (Statement of Investment Income), T3 (Statement of Trust Income Allocations and Designations)
- Notice of Assessment from Last Year’s Taxes
- Receipts (i.e., Rent, Property Taxes, Child Care Expenses, Medical Expenses)
- Partner’s Information (even if they are not filing with you)
- Dependent’s Information
Upcoming Tax Clinic Sessions:
| Date: | Library Branch: | Address: | Time: | |
| March 4, 2025 | Concession | 565 Concession Street | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| March 6, 2025 | Sherwood | 467 Upper Ottawa Street | 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| March 10, 2025 | Barton | 571 Barton Street East | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| March 13, 2025 | Stoney Creek | 777 Regional Road #8, Stoney Creek |
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| March 17, 2025 | Terry Berry | 100 Mohawk Road West | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | FULL |
| March 18, 2025 | Saltfleet | 131 Gray Road, Stoney Creek |
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| March 27, 2025 | Central | 55 York Blvd. | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 1, 2025 | Dundas | 18 Ogilvie Street, Dundas | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 7, 2025 | Terry Berry | 100 Mohawk Road West | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | FULL |
| April 10, 2025 | Concession | 565 Concession Street | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 14, 2025 | Barton | 571 Barton Street East | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 22, 2025 | Red Hill | 695 Queenston Road | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 24, 2025 | Central | 55 York Blvd. | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
| April 29, 2025 | Red Hill | 695 Queenston Road | 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM | FULL |
Testimonials
“The service was great…everyone pleasant. Thank you.”
“Thank you so much for providing this service. The Tax preparer was very friendly and informative. I was stressed out wondering how I would be able to afford to have my taxes done, with a limited income.”
“This program is very helpful. It helps with saving on paying for taxes for individuals like myself with low-income. Also, the staff were understanding to my needs. Thank you!”
Am I eligible to use this service?
Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
People need to be present to have their income tax returns completed. For example, in the case of couples, both partners need to be present, and in the case of any children who are earning an income, those children need to be present.
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 IF YOU:
- Are filing a pre/post bankruptcy return
- Are filing a deceased return
- Are self-employed
- Have employment expenses
- Have income sources that include capital gains, farming income, commission income, investment income over $1,000, professional/business income, or rental income
- Other complex tax returns
The volunteers trained by Canada Revenue Agency follow these guidelines:
- Single Person with income below $35,000
- Two person household (single parent or married/common-law couple) with income below $45,000
- Add $2,500 to threshold for each additional dependent
What do I need to bring to my tax preparation clinic appointment
What to bring
To make sure your tax return is completed correctly, please bring all of the necessary information that applies to your situation.
INFORMATION SLIPS:
- Social Insurance Number
- T4 (employment income)
- T4A, T4A(P), T4(OAS), T4RIF, T4E
- T5 (statement of investment income)
- T3 (statement of trust income allocations and designations)
- T5007 (statement of benefits)
RECEIPTS:
- Rent
- Name of Landlord/Property Manager
- Charitable Donations
- Medical/Dental Expenses not covered by a health plan
- Rent
- Child Care Expenses
- Property Taxes
- RRSP Contributions
- T2202 – Tuition and Education
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