About the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program

Each year, through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), community organizations and volunteers help over half a million Canadians file their income tax and benefit returns. This shows us that Canadians are compassionate and charitable and take satisfaction in providing a valuable service to members of their community.

The CVITP is a collaboration between community organizations and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Community organizations host free tax preparation clinics and arrange for volunteers to prepare tax returns for eligible individuals. The CRA provides coordinators to guide organizations as they deliver the program, and offers training and tax software for volunteers.