Income Tax Clinic

WoodGreen operates year-round tax clinics for low-income individuals and households with simple tax returns. During the months of June-January, we assist with preparing up to 10 years of back taxes and T1 adjustments. We also support with retrieving Notice of Assessment(s), responding to CRA letters, and other tax related matters.

Income eligibility:

For families with 6+ persons, add $5,000 for each additional person to determine total family income thresholds.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

Everyone Must Bring:

Social Insurance Number (SIN)

• Your SIN
• Your spouse or common-law partner’s SIN (if you have one)
• Mailing address

Tax Slips from All Income Sources, for example:

• T4 – Employment Income
• T4E – Employment Insurance (EI)
• T5007 – Ontario Works (OW) or ODSP
• T4A (OAS) – Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• T4A (P) – Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
• T5 – Investment Income
• Statements for any foreign pension or foreign income

If you do not have your tax slips, request copies by calling the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at 1-800-959-8281.

If you Rent:

Rent Receipts or A Letter From Your Landlord

• Your name
• Your landlord’s name and contact information
• The address you rented
• How many months you lived there during the year
• The total rent you paid in the year
• If you moved during the year, bring a receipt for each address.

You cannot claim rent if you live in subsidized housing that does not pay property tax (for example, some Toronto Community Housing or Toronto Seniors Housing buildings).

If You Own Your Home

• Your final property tax bill for the year from your city or municipality.

If You Are New to Canada

• Your exact date of arrival in Canada
• The total income you earned in the year before you arrived

If You Have Children

• Names and dates of birth for children under 19 in your care
• Childcare receipts (for example, daycare or camp) – if applicable

If You Are a Post-Secondary Student

• Your T2202 tuition receipt (found in your student account)
• Statement showing interest paid on your student loan (from your National Student Loans
• Service Centre Account) – If applicable

Other Deductions (If You Have Them)

• Bring receipts or statements for the following items (if applicable for your situation):
• Medical expenses (you can ask your pharmacy for a prescription printout)
• Charitable or political donations
• Union dues or professional membership fees
• Disability tax credit (if approved)
• Individuals ages 65+, proof of public transit fares paid (e.g. PRESTO usage report, PRESTO tickets, bank/credit statements)