Tax Clinics
Each year, UTSU helps over 300 students file their taxes at our annual Tax Clinic, providing members with free 1-on-1 assistance from student volunteers (who have completed Canada Revenue Agency training). Appointments are held in-person at the Student Commons, 230 College Street.
Tax Clinic 2026 Highlights:
- We provided tax filing assistance to over 300 students!
- This year we offered appointments entirely in person at our Student Commons building
- Our friendly team of volunteers and volunteer supervisors provided filing assistance with 2024 and 2025 taxes
- Volunteers committed more than 300 hours to the clinic
- We assisted part-time and full-time undergraduate students, as well as graduate students
The 2026 Tax Clinic service is now over. Check back on this page next year for the 2027 Tax Clinic.
Documents to have for your appointment (If applicable):
- Government-issued photo ID
- Most recent Notice of Assessment (note: only for people who previously filed taxes)
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) (Required to EFILE)
- T4 – Salary/wages (T4 provided by employer)
- T4A – Scholarships, bursaries
- T2202 – Tuition fees and education amount (get it from ACORN)
- T5 – Investment income
- RRSP contributions
- Charitable contributions
- Medical expenses (not covered by a medical plan)
- Property taxes or rent paid (rent cheques or a letter from your landlord)
- For international students, the date of arrival to Canada, and immigration status (if a new immigrant)
- For parents, a list of your dependents, exact dates of birth, and SINs, spouse, partner info
(This list will be emailed to you when you book your appointment.)
Appointments
Appointments are first come first served. If you visit the booking site and no appointments are available, please check back as slots are opened each week based on volunteer availability.
UTSU tax volunteers may assist with simple tax situations only. We will NOT be unable to EFILE when a student: makes more than $55,000 annually; is self-employed; has capital gains or losses; has foreign or interest income over $1000; has declared bankruptcy; or $1000 or more appears in Box 48 on the T4A form.
If you are an undergraduate student, you must book through the corresponding Undergraduate Student Tax Appointment links for Back Taxes and 2025 Taxes.
If you are a graduate student, you must book through the corresponding Graduate Student Tax Appointment links for Back Taxes and 2025 Taxes.
Please note that if you book your appointment using the incorrect link it may be subject to cancellation.
Newcomers to Canada need to have their date of arrival to Canada and immigration status available.
Current Tax Year Filing (2025)
Tax filing appointments for the 2025 tax year have ended. Please check out other CVITP clinics for 2025 tax filing assistance.
FAQ
Tax Clinic is held in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), who provides training for volunteers under the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. This free service is reliant on volunteer participation and runs for roughly 6 weeks.
We are not currently recruiting volunteers. For any inquiries, email tl.crc@utsu.ca and services@utsu.ca.
The Canadian Federation of Students and UFile ONLINE have joined together to provide FREE online tax preparation and filing for all Canadian post-secondary students. To be eligible for this special offer, the student must be a resident of Canada, have tuition fees and have attended school for at least one month during the tax year being prepared.
To access the free UFile tax service:
- Sign into a new or existing UFile account for the current tax year.
- Enter tuition fees and months at school and click NEXT.
- Scroll to locate the “Special offer” form in UFile’s left-hand navigation.
- Enter the following Canadian Federation of Students “Free for Students” special offer code: CFS1981 and click NEXT.
- Enter tax information and then print or NETFILE the income tax return.
APUS also runs a free Tax Clinic for their members – please visit www.apus.ca.
Other free tax clinics may be researched (by location) on the Canada Revenue Agency website by searching “Find a tax clinic in your area.”
For more information, contact hello@utsu.ca.
Testimonials
Here’s what our volunteers and clients say about our service:
“I was happy to recommend this great service to my friends. The volunteer was incredibly patient, guiding me through the process while we reviewed everything together. I truly appreciated his help in ensuring everything was completed properly.
I’m grateful for this service and would love to use it again next year. Thank you!”
– Haeun, Tax Clinic Client
“Being a part of the UTSU Tax Clinic was one of my favorite experiences this year. It was an incredible opportunity to step outside of the classroom and learn how to navigate the complexities of tax filing in a real-world setting. There’s a special kind of reward in seeing a student’s face light up with relief when you help them navigate their taxes; it makes all the hard work feel worth it!”
– Emily, Tax Clinic Volunteer
“Volunteering at the UTSU Tax Clinic was one of the most fulfilling experiences I’ve had at U of T. As an Accounting student, there’s always something meaningful about taking what you learn and being able to put it to work for real people walking students through their returns. But beyond the technical side, it was the conversations and connections that made it special. Every appointment was a reminder of why I chose this path and to do it alongside my community. I’d encourage any commerce or non-commerce student to get involved since you’ll learn more than you expect, and give back more than you know.”
– Trenton, Tax Clinic Volunteer
FAQ
Unfortunately, this year we are not conducting appointments virtually. All appointments are conducted in person at Student Commons (230 College Street). You will be assigned a meeting room based on your appointment slot.
Enter the building through the Huron Street (main) or laneway (east) entrance. There are two elevators and three stairwells in the building that will take you to the fifth floor.
Upon arrival for your appointment, please check in at the table located across from the tax clinic meeting rooms on the fifth floor. Please do not enter the meeting room without checking in; have a seat in the waiting area (outside the meeting rooms) and the tax volunteer will greet you when they are ready.
If you are filing as a student family and have a common-law partner or spouse, the spouse/partner needs to be present with their individual documents. Dependents are not required to be present during the appointment.
You can cancel or reschedule your appointment through Calendly (information is provided in the appointment confirmation email). We ask that you submit cancellations with enough notice (24 hours or more). To reschedule, kindly look at our website for any openings.
Please note that if you cancel your appointment, we cannot manually schedule you in for another.
If you are running late for your appointment or cannot attend your appointment and the appointment has started, contact tl.crc@utsu.ca.
Due to a high volume of requests, we kindly ask that you only schedule an appointment if you need someone to prepare and file your tax return.
You can bring either hard copies or soft copies of your documents.
Appointment slots open week by week and are based on volunteer availability. Please check back regularly for open slots if you cannot find one right away.
Please review the information on this page regarding eligibility. UTSU tax volunteers may assist with simple tax situations only. We are unable to help when a student makes more than $55,000 annually; is self-employed; has capital gains or losses; has foreign or interest income over $1000; has declared bankruptcy; or $1000 or more appears in Box 48 on the T4A form.
Please read the screening questions on our booking form carefully. If you are not eligible for our service we may cancel your appointment.