Free tax clinics return to western Manitoba

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

65% : A free volunteer-run tax program that returned more than $10 million to residents across western Manitoba last year is gearing up again for the 2026 tax season.
65% : The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), offered in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency and Prairie Mountain Health (PMH), helps low-income individuals with simple tax situations complete and file their income tax and benefit returns at no cost.
62% : Organizers say filing a tax return is often the gateway to accessing critical income supports, including GST credits, the Canada Child Benefit, Manitoba Rent Assist, disability tax credits and Pharmacare deductibles.
56% : " The program is aimed at individuals and families with modest incomes and straightforward tax situations.
52% : Participants are asked to bring all relevant tax slips, such as T3, T4, T4A, T5 and T5007 forms, along with receipts for daycare, charitable donations, rent, tuition and eligible medical expenses.
50% : In Brandon, tax returns can be dropped off at the 7th Street Health Access Centre beginning Feb. 23 through Oct. 30, Monday to Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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