To be eligible for CRA’s Free Tax Clinic, the individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
Individuals assisted by this program include:
- indigenous people
- newcomers and refugees
- person with disabilities
- seniors
- youths/students
- homeless and housing insecure individuals
- individuals with modes income
Simple Tax Situation
In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from these sources:
- employment
- pension
- benefits, such as Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
- support payments
- scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
- interest (under $1,000)
Modest Income
Use the suggested income levels shown in the following table as a guideline:
Suggested income levels
| Family size | Total family income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,000 |
| 2 persons | $45,000 |
| 3 persons | $47,500 |
| 4 persons | $50,000 |
| 5 persons | $52,500 |
| More than 5 persons | $52,500, plus $2,500 for each additional person |
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