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Community Volunteer Income Tax Program returns to the Mill Street branch for eligible taxpayers 

Income tax season is often stressful and regularly frustrating. For those facing additional pressures and challenges impacting filing, it can add up. As part of its work as a community hub, the Orangeville Public Library (OPL) is once again offering the free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, with support from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The program is managed by trained volunteers who are offering their expertise to individuals and families with modest incomes and simple tax situations for filing of 2024 tax returns.

Over the past three years, the OPL has assisted with over 1,000 returns, encouraging financial literacy through a welcoming community space for those who need it most.

How long is the program available and what services can I use?

  • Program: Runs until April 25, 2025
  • In-person clinics: Tuesdays and Wednesdays – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Mill Street Library
  • Drop-off service: During regular hours – Mill Street Library
  • Orangeville Seniors Centre clinics: Mondays – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. – 26 Bythia Street

What are the eligibility requirements?

  • Adults 65 and older
  • Students and youth
  • Housing-insecure individuals
  • Modest-income individuals
  • Newcomers
  • Persons with disabilities

Full eligibility requirements, including eligible income levels, can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency’s free tax clinic page by clicking here.

What do I need to bring with me?

  • Personal identification
  • All tax slips
  • Rent or property tax receipts
  • Charitable donation receipts
  • Any additional relevant documents

Additional information:

Planning on using the drop-off service? Along with presenting your ID, you will need to sign a consent form and leave your receipts with library staff. A tax volunteer will follow up to conduct a telephone interview. After the tax return is filed online, the original receipts will be mailed back to the participant at no charge.

In-person clinics: Clinics are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, please visit the Orangeville Public Library’s website at orangevillelibrary.ca or contact the Mill Street branch at 519-278-6801.