CFSO Free Canadian Tax Filing for Newcomers – Toronto (Virtual & In-Person)
New to Toronto? Get free Canadian tax filing support. February 23-June 30, 2026. Virtual & in-person appointments. Ontario residents only.
Community Family Services of Ontario is offering free Canadian income tax filing support for newcomers living in Toronto through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).
This is an ongoing tax filing service from February 23rd – June 30th, 2026, not a one-day event.
After you register:
- Our team will review your eligibility
- You will be matched with a trained CVITP volunteer
- An appointment will be scheduled (virtual or in person)
- Your Canadian tax return will be prepared and electronically filed, if eligible
SERVICE DATESService Period: February 23rd– June 30th, 2026 (During CFSO Office Hours)
Location: Toronto
Format: Virtual and In-Person (by appointment only)
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Farsi, Kurdish Turkish, Somali & Tamil
Advance registration is required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAThis service is available to:
- Newcomers living in Toronto, Ontario – Permanent Resident, Convention Refugee, Live-in Caregiver , Residents under Gaza Program or Residents under Hong Kong Pathway
- Simple tax situations
- Individuals and families with modest income
- Annual Gross Income:
- Single: Up to $45,000
- Couple/Single Parent with a child: Up to $55,000
- $5,000 for each additional child (E.g: Couple with one child: Up to $60,000)
- Bank Interest: Up to $1,200
Generally, you may qualify if you:
- Have employment income (T4)
- Receive benefits or social assistance
- Are filing for basic credits
We cannot prepare returns if you have:
- Self-employment or business income
- Rental income
- Significant investment income
- Foreign income or expenses
- Filed for bankruptcy
- Complex tax situations
Important:
- We prepare Canadian income tax returns only
- You must be residing in Ontario
- We do not prepare U.S. tax returns
- Not applicable to a deceased person
REGISTRATION REQUIREDPlease click the link https://form.jotform.com/253567378500260
For more informationCall 416-979-8299 extension 2 (Settlement Team)