Churches That Do Tax Clinics, Calgary

Several churches in Calgary offer free tax preparation assistance through partnerships with community organizations and the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). These services are aimed at individuals and families with modest incomes and straightforward tax situations.

As specific schedules vary throughout the year (with greater availability between March and May), we recommend contacting the specific center to confirm appointment requirements or walk-in hours.

Churches Hosting Active Tax Clinics

Calgary Full Gospel Church

The Calgary Full Gospel Church’s free tax preparation service is organized by the Financial Empowerment Initiative (FEI) in collaboration with the LCCmedia Foundation.

This community program operates seasonally, from early March through April 30. Since the standard filing deadline for the year has passed, we recommend contacting them directly to ask if they are still accepting late filings or offering appointments outside the regular season.

Service Logistics and Location

Address: 917 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0N8

Hours of Operation: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information: Call (825) 333-3900 or email operations@thefei.ca

Eligibility Requirements

The service offers confidential, free tax preparation assistance to community members who meet specific income limits and have straightforward tax situations:

Income Limit: Aimed at individuals and families with an annual income of $50,000 or less.

Specialized Support: Certified volunteers can assist newcomers, individuals with limited English proficiency, and people with disabilities.

Simple Tax Situations Only: They cannot process returns involving rental income, capital gains, bankruptcy, or business expenses.

What to Bring

If you secure an appointment, ensure you have your official identification and financial documents ready:

• Official photo ID and Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Banking details for direct deposit of refunds
• All tax forms (such as T4, T5, T5007, or tuition/education fee slips) and receipts for childcare expenses, medical expenses, or charitable donations.

Winners Chapel International Calgary

Winners Chapel International Calgary’s free tax preparation service offers assistance to help community members file simple tax returns and access essential government benefits.

Registration & Booking

Process: You must register your name directly with the church administrator to secure a spot.

Online contact: You can request assistance by emailing info@winnerschapelcalgary.org.

Location: Services are coordinated from their main facility located at 3740 27 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E2.

Eligibility and restrictions

The program is part of the church’s community outreach initiatives and follows standard volunteer guidelines:

• Criteria: Open exclusively to individuals and families with modest incomes and simple tax situations.
• Exclusions: Volunteers cannot prepare complex returns involving business expenses, capital gains, rental income, or bankruptcy filings.

Peace Church Global

Peace Church Global’s (PCG) free tax assistance service operates as an official partner of the Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP).

Registration and flexible filing formats

Booking process: Instead of a first-come, first-served approach, you must complete an initial registration form directly on the Peace Church Global tax service webpage.

Filing options: The program offers flexible preparation methods, including virtual phone sessions, online appointments, and modified in-person document drop-off options.

Physical address: Local drop-offs and events are coordinated from their regular meeting space at the Highland Park Community Centre (3716 2 St NW, Calgary, AB T2K 0Y4).

Contact information: You can reach them directly by calling (825) 438-5502 or by emailing hello@peacechurchglobal.org.

Eligibility & Income Limits

The clinic offers completely free tax filing services to groups requiring support, including Indigenous peoples, newcomers, refugees, students, seniors, and people with disabilities. To qualify for the service, you must meet the following criteria:

Modest income: Basic household income falling within the standard low-to-modest income thresholds of the CVITP program.

Simple tax situation: Your income sources may include conventional employment (T4 slip), pensions, government benefits, RRSPs, scholarships, or basic interest income under $1,000.

Exclusions: The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) prohibits volunteers from preparing returns involving self-employment income, business expenses, rental properties, or bankruptcy filings.

Other Free Community Tax Clinics

If church-based clinic slots are full or seasonal clinics have closed, the following non-religious community organizations offer free tax filing services year-round or for extended periods:

The Immigrant Education Society (TIES): Offers its free tax clinic at several locations, including its Westwinds building (3675 63 Ave NE) and the Manchester clinic. Call 587-392-4177 to book an appointment.

Rise Calgary: Offers tax filing services and benefits guidance for low-income individuals. No appointment is required for their drop-in hours. You can check current locations and hours directly on the Rise Calgary Tax and Benefits webpage.

Unison at Kerby Centre: Specifically assists seniors (aged 55+) and low-income AISH recipients. Located downtown at 1133 7 Ave SW. Appointments can be requested via the Unison Alberta website.