Free Tax Clinics

YWCA St. John’s hosts year-round free tax clinics that serve women, gender diverse folks and 2SLGBTQIA+ newcomers! If you identify within these groups of people and would like tax filing support, please read on for more info or reach out at the contact information below.

As part of our free tax clinics, we can file on your behalf or we can support you in accessing the information you need to file for yourself - it depends on your tax situation and what works best for you:

  • If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, we can file on your behalf through CRA’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for tax years 2014 to 2023.

  • If your tax situation is more complex or you’re interested in filing your own taxes, we can guide you in accessing the information and software you need to file on your own.

If you would like to learn about free tax clinics and whether your tax situation is simple or complex, please contact us or read more at: canada.ca/taxes-help

You can also book an appointment with our free tax clinic by clicking here or you can reach out to our Financial Empowerment Coordinator directly at (709) 771-7454 (call or text) or at rosie@ywcastjohns.ca.

The Canada Learning Bond

The Canada Learning Bond (CLB) is a grant of up to $2,000 from the Government of Canada to help eligible families with the cost of education after high school. This grant money can go towards the cost of college, university, trade school or apprenticeship. The CLB is for families that may need financial assistance with the cost of education and eligibility is retroactive.

Who can apply for the CLB?

The primary caregiver of a child can apply for the CLB for their child or a youth can apply for themselves. The child or youth receiving the CLB funds will need to meet the following in order to apply for the CLB:

  • Must live in Canada

  • Born in 2004 or later

  • Has a Social Insurance Number (SIN)

  • A no-cost Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) will be opened for the child/youth (an RESP can be opened at any bank or credit union)

Would you like to get started?

We can support you with every step of the process. Please reach out to our Financial Empowerment Coordinator at (709) 771-7454 (call or text) or at rosie@ywcastjohns.ca. You can also book a meeting at a time that works for you by clicking here.

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