The Ralph Thornton Community Centre’s annual Free Tax Clinic is now taking calls and booking appointments. Appointments begin on Monday March 2, 2026.
To be eligible for the Free Tax Clinic, individuals must have a modest income and a simple tax situation (see examples below).
Priority will be given to residents of the Ralph Thornton Centre catchment area (bordered by Danforth Ave., Coxwell Ave., Don Valley Pkwy. and Lake Ontario).
A modest income is based on the following thresholds.
| Family size | Total family income |
| 1 person | $40,000 |
| 2 people | $55,000 |
| 3 people | $60,000, plus $5,000 for each additional person |
A Simple Tax Situation means we cannot help you if you have:
Self-employment income over $1000
Employment expenses to claim
Business income and expenses
Rental income and expenses
Interest income over $1,000
Capital gains or losses
Declared bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year before, if that return has not yet been filed)
To complete a tax return for a deceased person
Foreign property (T1135)
Foreign income
The Tax Clinic operates by APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you’re interested in getting your taxes filed by one of our volunteers, please call 647-547-6235.
To better understand your Tax Slips or for additional financial tip sheets, click here.
