Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is now completing income tax free-of-charge for people with low to modest income and a simple tax situation. This can include seniors, students, social assistance recipients and newcomers to Canada. The volunteer program DOES NOT complete returns for people who are deceased, bankrupt, or have business, farming, or rental income. Assistance to complete past year tax returns is also available.

In order to be eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement, GST Tax Credit, Canada Child, Canada Workers Benefit or other applicable programs, your tax return must be filed. Income taxes are due by April 30th.

We have now completed our program for 2026 and are no longer completing taxes.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE PROGRAM

If you’d like to offer your tax filing expertise – we NEED you! As a volunteer, you will work one-on-one assisting someone in our community through the completion and filing of their income taxes. Of course, tax time is busier, however we would love additional volunteers who can offer tax assistance year-round.

To find out if you are eligible for this program or to make an appointment, please contact fcss@calmar.ca