Community partners in Brantford, Ontario, are offering free tax filing services to low-income households during the current filing season to ensure residents receive all the financial benefits they are entitled to. These services help families and individuals save on preparation fees while making sure they apply for all eligible government credits.
According to the City of Brantford, about 20 per cent of low-income households do not file their taxes each year. This means many people miss out on important money from the GST-HST credit, the Canada Child Benefit, and the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Even residents with little to no income are encouraged to file to stay eligible for these supports.
Residents can find help at several locations, including the Brantford Public Library at 173 Colborne Street. The library is holding a drop-in clinic on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional assistance is available through the Brantford Seniors Resource Centre (783 Colborne Street East, Unit 1), the Redeemed Christian Church of God Restoration House of Brantford, and the Silver Lining Tax Clinic.
Wilfrid Laurier University will also host clinics at its Brantford campus on Saturday, April 11 and Saturday, April 18, 2026. These sessions run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the One Market building in the second-floor Student Commons kitchenette.
To qualify for help through the Canada Revenue Agency program, a single person must earn less than $40,000, while the limit for a two-person household is $55,000. Note that some local clinics, such as the Seniors Resource Centre, may apply lower income thresholds. The standard deadline to file taxes for the year is April 30, 2026.
