Program Types: Financial Services,

Free Tax and Benefits Clinic for 2SLGBTQ+ Communities and Downtown East

Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Due to the high volume of requests, we are not accepting new client registrations until March 28. If you have already registered or left a voicemail, you are in the queue and will be assisted. If you need help sooner, we encourage you to seek support from another clinic. You can call 311 to request a list of free tax clinics that may be able to assist you more quickly.

We appreciate your patience.

Our free Tax and Benefits Clinic supports 2SLGBTQ+ community members and individuals living in Toronto’s Downtown East with filing their income taxes and accessing government benefits.

Clinic Services

  • Virtual and in-person tax filing support
  • Help accessing federal and provincial benefits and credits
  • Support from trained volunteers through the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

Eligibility

You may be eligible for support if you:

  • Identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or live in Toronto’s Downtown East
  • Have a simple tax situation (for example: employment income, social assistance, pensions, benefits, or student income)
  • Meet the income eligibility requirements for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

Income Eligibility

Clients must meet the income thresholds established under the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

We can assist with simple tax situations including:

  • Employment income
  • Social assistance income (OW, ODSP)
  • Registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs)
  • Student income scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
  • Benefits and credits such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
  • Basic deductions

We cannot assist if you:

  • Filed for bankruptcy
  • Have rental income or business income
  • Have capital gains or losses
  • Have investment income over $1,200 per year
  • Need to file a tax return for a deceased person
  • Have self-employment income or expenses

How to Register

Due to the high volume of requests, we are not accepting new client registrations until March 28. If you have already registered or left a voicemail, you are in the queue and will be assisted. There is no need to contact us again.

If you need help sooner, we encourage you to seek support from another clinic. You can call 311 to request a list of free tax clinics that may be able to assist you more quickly.

Need Help Sooner?

If you cannot wait for an appointment, you can find other free tax clinics through the CRA Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

Last Season’s Impact

During the previous tax year, The 519 Tax Clinic filed over 1,441 tax returns, helping community members reclaim millions of dollars in federal and provincial benefits.

Volunteer Verification

To confirm the identity of a Tax Clinic volunteer, please email: TaxClinic@The519.org

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