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 Services

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


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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