Free Tax Clinics available for low-income families

A woman doing her taxes looking frustrated

BRANTFORD, ON – Community partners in the City of Brantford are pleased to offer tax services at no cost to low-income households for the 2021 tax filing season at the following organizations:

  • Senior’s Resource Centre
    783 Colborne Street, Unit 1, Brantford
    519-309-0032
  • Salvation Army Paris (County of Brant residents only)
    25B Dundas St. W., Unit B, Paris
    519-442-3432
  • Office of MP Brock of Brantford-Brant
    3-108 St. George St., Brantford
    519-754-4300
  • Silver Lining Tax Clinic (virtual - Senior's only) 
    Phone: 519-362-4836
  • Brantford Chinese Alliance Church (virtual - available in multiple languages) 
    Phone: 289-309-5889
  • Brantford Public Library
    173 Colborne St., Brantford
    519-756-2220

“We are pleased to offer support to individuals, families, and seniors, who are in need of tax support services,” says Nancy Giles, Coordinator, Senior Resource Centre. “We understand that the process of filing taxes can be quite daunting, but our team of professionals are here to assist you.”

Eligibility to access the tax support services is based on a maximum annual household income and may vary depending on the number of people in the household. To qualify, each client will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residents are asked to contact the organizations directly for further details on eligibility and to make an appointment. Staff or volunteers will provide an overview of the necessary documents and information that will need to be presented. Drop-off, scheduled appointments, and virtual sessions are available to meet individual needs. Services will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

To learn more about the Low-Income Tax Clinics, visit Brantford.ca/TaxClinics

 

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Media Contact:

Kelly Page | Communications Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement
City of Brantford | 226-388-0150 | kpage@brantford.ca