February marks the start of the tax-filing season, which means it's time to gather all the necessary documents and file your tax return. With returns accepted until April 30th, there are several filing options for individuals and families to consider. You can self-file through online pay-what-you-can or free software, or opt for paper filing by downloading the necessary forms from the Canada Revenue Agency website. Additionally, you can hire a tax professional or find a volunteer-run free tax clinic.
In Markham, local non-profit organizations run free tax clinics from February to April to assist eligible individuals with their returns. Eligibility criteria include older adults, housing-insecure individuals, modest-income individuals, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and Indigenous Peoples. We have compiled a list of free tax clinics in Markham to help you file your return for 2023. Many of the below clinics offer services in languages other than English.
YMCA of Greater Toronto Free Tax Clinic at Milliken Mills Library
Date: Monday, April 8th, and Monday, April 15th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Milliken Mills Library, Program Room
Format: By appointment
Contact: ken.jiang@ymcagta.org OR 647-289-3037
Languages: English
Eligibility: Newcomers, Low-Income Individuals
Centre for Immigrant & Community Services Tax Clinic
Date: March 11th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM; March 23rd from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; March 26th from 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: 8-7220 Kennedy Rd., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: wingsze.li@cicscanada.com OR (905) 305-4100
Languages: English, Cantonese, Farsi, Mandarin
Eligibility: Newcomers, Seniors, Students, Social Assistance Recipients
Date: March 9th, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM; April 6th, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Location: 8 Chapel Pl., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: Michael.Elkhanagry@gmail.com OR (647) 588-6211
Languages: English
Eligibility: General Public
Date: April 13th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 5694 Highway 7 E., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: who@communitylivingyorksouth.ca OR (905) 294-4971 Ext: 382
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Eligibility: Persons with Disabilities
The Cross Cultural Community Services Association Tax Clinic
Date: Every Saturday (March 2 - April 9) from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 3636 Steeles Ave E., Unit 213A, Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: nchaudhry@tccsa.org, schan@tccsa.org OR (905) 948-1671 Ext: 108, (908) 948-1671 Ext: 119
Languages: English, Mandarin
Eligibility: Newcomers, Seniors
Date: Every Saturday (March 16 - April 27) from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM; Every Sunday (March 17 - April 28) from 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: 105 Gibson Dr., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: taxclinic@105gibson.com OR 905-946-8787 ext. 168
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Eligibility: Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, Seniors, Students, Youth
Markham North Welcome Centre Tax Clinic
Date: Every Monday - Wednesday from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 102-8400 Woodbine Ave., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment
Contact: (289) 846-3645 OR laurentino.uscanga@welcomecentre.ca
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Eligibility: Members of the constituency, Newcomers
Markham Wesley Centre Tax Clinic
Date: Every Saturday (March 2 - April 27) from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 22 Esna Park Dr., Markham, ON
Format: By appointment & walk-in
Contact: charleskypoon@gmail.com OR (416) 436-6118
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Eligibility: Newcomers, Community Residents, Seniors, Students, Youth
Date: Every Monday - Friday from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM; Every Saturday from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: 1-205 Torbay Rd., Markham, ON, OR Virtual
Format: By appointment
Contact: freetaxclinic@onehubgrowth.com OR (905) 946-8898 Ext: 3
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Eligibility: General Public
Please note, this is not a comprehensive list of free tax clinics in Markham. The list was created on February 12, 2024, and additional tax clinics will be added once they are announced on the Government of Canada website.
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