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

Last Updated: April 8, 2026

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

• You may register for Virtual or In-person tax filing.
• Our in-person appointments prioritize our most vulnerable clients and those who cannot access our services virtually. If you are able to access our services through a virtual appointment (by phone or computer), please use the link registration button or link below.
• IMPORTANT: Case workers must register their clients for virtual tax services only through our online registration system.

Need Assistance with Registration?

If you require assistance filling in the form, please call 647-483-0649 to speak with one of our tax clinic volunteers or leave a voicemail.

NOTE: After you complete your registration, a Tax Clinic volunteer may contact you to confirm your information and book an appointment.

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