Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) is an initiative of Canada's federal government that offers free tax preparation services to low-income Canadians with straightforward tax situations. Seniors (those 65 and above), people without stable housing, Indigenous Peoples, those with low to moderate incomes, newcomers, people with disabilities, and students can all participate in the program. The CRA offers a table with proposed income levels based on family size to help people figure out if they have a modest income. A household with dependents and a total annual income below the thresholds shown in the table is considered to have a modest income. On the other hand, community groups may change their clients' income estimates in light of available resources in their areas. An individual's tax situation is considered "simple" if their only sources of income are from their regular job, a pension, benefits (such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, ...