Free Tax Return Clinics
April 24, 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
About free tax clinics
A free tax clinic is a place where eligible people can get their tax returns done for free. These clinics are hosted by community organizations across Canada through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.
Please note that while clinics are hosted in space provided by the Municipality of East Hants, tax return services are conducted by independent volunteers authorized by Canada Revenue Agency. Other than the filing of your return, information gathered as part of this service is NOT shared with the Municipality or with CRA. Privacy of information is strictly recognized by the volunteers under the terms of service.
Tax Clinic Options
By Appointment
Tax return services will be offered in-person at the Municipal Office in Room 168 on April 23 and 24, 2025. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
If you are eligible to have your return done for free (see below), call 902-883-2299 or email finance@easthants.ca to book an appointment.
Drop-off
Eligible returns may be dropped off at the Elmsdale Branch of the Colchester-East Hants Public Library during regular operating hours. Ensure you include all relevant materials (see below) and your contact information with your drop off package.
Eligibility
You are eligible for help at a free tax clinic if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation.
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
The following table provides a guideline to determine if an individual is eligible for the CVITP. In general, a modest income means the total family income is less than the amount shown in the chart below, based on the size of the family.
| Family Size* | Total Family Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $35 000 |
| 2 people | $45 000 |
| 3 people | $47 500 |
| 4 people | $50 000 |
| 5 people | $52 500 |
| More than 5 people | $52 500 plus $2 500 for each additional person |
| *Family size includes an individual or a couple and their dependents. |
What to bring to the clinic
-Please bring all information slips (T4s, T5s, T5007s, etc.) and receipts. If you have not received, or have lost or misplaced a slip, you may be able to get a copy by using the My Account for individuals online service or calling CRA at 1-800-959-8281 o How many people need their returns completed? How many tax years (current + prior) per person? Note: If you are booking an appointment, please book 1 appointment per return per person. Please cancel your appointment if unable to keep it. This allows someone else to book.
-Medical expenses? Please bring all receipts and total receipts. Ask your pharmacist for printout of all your prescriptions.
-Charitable donations? Please bring all receipts and total receipts.
-If you plan on having a return completed for someone else, bring their personal identification information such as: date of birth, address, marital status, spouse’s name and S.I.N. If you wish to have this return filed electronically, please bring a signed note or completed T1S60 form.
-Tuition receipts – T2202A. Students must download and print from their school. These receipts are no longer mailed out.
