Free Tax Clinic in Durham Region

Support for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies

Get help filing your income tax return through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) — a free service for individuals with modest income and simple tax situations.

👉 Appointments available in person 60 minutes, virtually 45 minutes, or by drop-off 15 minutes

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Who can use this service?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Have a modest income
  • Have a simple tax situation
  • Live in Durham Region (or nearby)

This clinic is especially intended to support members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while remaining open to all.

Access the benefits you deserve

Filing your taxes is the key to accessing important benefits and credits like:

  • GST/HST credit
  • Canada Child Benefit
  • Climate Action Incentive
  • Ontario Trillium Benefit

For many people, these supports help cover essentials like food, housing, and daily expenses.

At Durham Alliance Outreach, we’re here to make that process easier in a welcoming, safer space.

We can help with:

  • Employment income (T4)
  • Social assistance or disability income
  • Pension income (CPP, OAS)
  • Basic investment income (T5)
  • Tuition (T2202)
  • Rent and common tax credits

We may not be able to assist if you have:

  • Self-employment or business income
  • Rental income
  • Capital gains or losses
  • Bankruptcy
  • Returns for deceased individuals
  • Complex tax situations

👉 If your return is outside our scope, we’ll do our best to guide you to other resources.

Flexible appointment types

🧾 In-Person - 1 Hour
Meet with a volunteer at our location in Oshawa.

💻 Virtual - 45 Minutes
Connect with a volunteer by phone or video.

📦 Drop-Off - 15 Minutes
Leave your documents with us and pick them up once your return is complete.

Please bring:

  • Government-issued photo ID
  • All tax slips (T4, T5, etc.)
  • Last year’s tax return (if available)
  • Receipts for credits or deductions (if applicable)
  • Direct deposit information (optional)

Before you book

  • This is a free, volunteer-run service
  • Volunteers are not CRA employees
  • We can only complete simple tax returns
  • You must provide complete and accurate information
  • Your information will be kept secure and confidential

Simple 4-step process

  1. Complete our client intake using the Step 1 button below.
  2. Book your appointment after completing the intake process.
  3. Attend your appointment in person, virtually, or by drop-off.
  4. We prepare and file your return.

A safer space to get support

At Durham Alliance Outreach, we understand that accessing services can sometimes feel overwhelming or unsafe.

Our tax clinic is designed to be:

  • Inclusive
  • Respectful
  • Confidential
  • Community-focused

You will be supported in a safer, welcoming environment where you can ask questions and get help without judgment.