Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requires that eligible residents file their taxes annually by April 30. The City of Toronto would like to support Torontonians with the sometimes complicated and overwhelming process of tax preparation by providing the following list of resources:
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is the government of Canada’s revenue service. The CRA is responsible for collecting taxes, enforcing tax laws and regulations, and distributing benefit programs and tax credits. The CRA has a number of helpful resources, including:
For additional information about filing your income tax, please call the CRA’s tax enquiry line at 1-800-959-8281 or visit their website.
211 is a free helpline that connects people to nearby available community programs, services and resources based on the needs of the individual. This includes assisting residents locate free-of-charge tax clinics in their area that can help with filing their income tax returns. If you need support, dial 2-1-1 or visit 211toronto.ca to find a local organization that will assist you.
Toronto Public Library (TPL) holds annual tax workshops which, when posted, can be found on their personal finance programs page. Additional resources to help improve your financial health and well-being can be found on TPL’s financial empowerment page.