Free Income Tax Clinics Offered for Low-Income Individuals/Couples

The City of Stratford's Social Services Department is co-ordinating free income tax clinics for low-income individuals/couples in Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County for current-year returns.

Those receiving social assistance (ODSP, Ontario Works) are eligible with a T5007 tax slip.

For others to participate, you must have a total gross annual income of:

$16,000 or less for individuals
$32,000 or less for couples
$25,396 or less for seniors – individual (65+)
$34,346 or less for seniors – couple (65+)

Disability income received should be included in your total gross income.

You must register in advance by Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by contacting the Social Services Clerks at 519-271-3773 extension 6208, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. An appointment time will be provided for document delivery between March 19 and 27.

Further instructions will be provided when registering.

Participants are required to provide the following documents, if applicable:

T4s, T5s
Rent receipts and/or property tax receipts
Medical receipts
Donation receipts
Disability tax credit certificate (T2201)
Date of entry into Canada

There is no fee for the clinic, with services provided free of charge by:

Famme & Co. Professional Corporation
McCutchen & Pearce Professional Corporation