CPA New Brunswick has partnered with the Canada Revenue Agency for the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)!
Volunteers help Canadians who have low income and a simple tax situation prepare their income tax return.
We want to help!
CPAs from across New Brunswick are volunteering their time to contribute their professional expertise to help prepare 2023 income taxes for those in need. CPAs will receive all documentation electronically and conduct these meetings virtually.
Eligible applicants (see link to the criteria below) will be matched with CPA volunteers so that they may process and file returns online before the April 30, 2024, tax deadline.
To ensure all returns will be ready in time to the meet this deadline, the program will be accepting applications on a first-come, first served basis until Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 3:00 pm, or until all available slots have been filled.
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 these will be available by appointment only, and they will be conducted virtually via the method mutually-agreed upon by both parties. Appointments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis; or until all available slots are filled. Volunteers will try to reach you twice, and then your name will be removed from the list if you do not return their messages.
Find out if you are eligible to participate
You may be eligible for help at a free tax clinic if you have a modest income and a simple tax situation. Please click HERE for eligibility requirements.
To apply
Step 1
To ensure all returns will be ready in time to the meet this deadline, the program will be accepting applications on a first-come, first served basis until March 28, 2024, or until all available slots have been filled. If all appointments are currently taken, you may request to be added to a waiting list.
Step 2
Make sure you have carefully reviewed the Participant Release Disclaimer (below), Pre-Appointment Checklist, and Program Eligibility Requirements.
Participant Release Disclaimer: By filling out the online application, I am applying on behalf of myself/my household to participate in the 2024 Tax Preparation Assistance Program (the “TPA”) administered by Chartered Professional Accountants of New Brunswick (“CPA New Brunswick”) and I acknowledge that my/our Income Tax and Benefit Return (“Return”) will be prepared and submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency by a volunteer. CPA New Brunswick does not accept any liability.
I hereby release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the volunteer and CPA New Brunswick and their respective board members, directors, officers, employees, representatives, and agents from and against any and all liabilities, claims, actions, causes of action, demands, losses, damages, costs or expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) arising in connection with the preparation of my/my household’s Return and my/our participation in the TPA.
I declare that the electronic filer identified in my/our Canada Revenue Agency TIS60 form, part E is filing my/our Return, and I acknowledge and agree that the Canada Revenue Agency will deal with me/us and not with the filer for all matters relating to my/my household’s Return and that the filer will not retain any of my/our information or documentation.
I confirm that all information I have provided on this TPA application form is true, accurate and complete, and I agree that CPA New Brunswick may share all such information with the volunteer.
Step 3
Complete the online application form below. Once your application has been received, you will be contacted by a volunteer within seven business days to set a time that works for both you and the volunteer to go through the tax filing questions and submit your declaration.
Contact
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to us via our Contact Form.