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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is a program established by the Canada Revenue Agency that provides free tax clinics.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • September 2018: The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program allows organizations to host tax clinics through walk-ins, appointments, or home visits. Volunteers for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program must affiliate with an organization and meet security requirements to obtain an electronic filing account. In September 2018, the Canada Revenue Agency promoted the program as a way to support economic development and skill building in communities.[2]
  • January 2019: The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program offers free tax clinics in various communities throughout Canada. Trained volunteers in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program complete tax returns for eligible individuals. Some First Nations and Indigenous organizations register with the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to provide local services.[1]

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