Do you want to make great a impact on the community while learning and practicing simple tax returns? Then sign up as a volunteer! Volunteers come from all backgrounds - students, lawyers, engineers, healthcare professionals, CPAs, newcomers. So come join us, you'll be in smart company.
Important dates
2023-02-01 Deadline to apply as a volunteer with the CRA
TBD Tax prep training
2023-04-01 Tax Clinic Day 1 at the Montreal Chinese Hospital at 189 Avenue Viger E, Montréal, QC H2X 3Y9
2023-04-02 Tax Clinic Day 2 at the Montreal Chinese Hospital at 189 Avenue Viger E, Montréal, QC H2X 3Y9
Deadline to apply: February 1, 2023
On tax clinic day, you will prepare and file tax returns. This is a great opportunity for you if you
Want to learn and practice personal tax returns
Are customer service oriented
Speak an Asian language (an asset)
You must be available one of these dates
April 1, 2023
April 2, 2023
You must also
Have a Windows PC (Mac OS, Chromebook, and smartphones/tablets are not compatible with the software)
Meet the EFILE requirements
Generally, this means that your personal tax file is up-to-date both federally and provincially.
If you don't have a Windows PC or if your EFILE/provincial application is rejected, you won't be able to file tax returns, but you can still team up with someone who can or help with other non-tax tasks.
5 steps to apply
You must complete steps 1 to 3 before February 1, 2023
Apply as a volunteer for the YCPA tax clinic
Register as a volunteer under the federal Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)
Wait for an email from CRA-ARC confirming your EFILE is activated. See below example of the email. This normally takes 4-6 weeks.
Once you receive the email, you need to send your personal information to YCPA by clicking the link below. We will apply for a Québec NetFile number on your behalf. YCPA needs your personal info to submit a request for a Quebec NetFile code on your behalf.
I have received email confirmation that my EFILE is activated
Wait for a letter (by mail) from Revenu Québec with your Québec NetFile code. If you have not received your NetFile code after 2 weeks, contact us.
You must remember your Quebec NetFile code for tax clinic.
Can I volunteer for non-tax tasks?
Yes, although we encourage everyone to prepare tax returns. if you are interested in helping out with the above, simply indicate so on the registration form. You can get involved as a tax preparer and also help out with these tasks.