Register as a Client & Volunteer

Register as a Volunteer

Our 2024 volunteer application is open! Application closes on March 1, 2024 11:59 PM. The registration link is here

Use this opportunity to gain tax experience with the help of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)! Get trained by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and obtain your CRA Tax Volunteer Certification!

As a volunteer, you will prepare tax returns for ASA’s tax return service clients. You will become familiar with EFile, the same tax software that many accounting firms use. Apply your knowledge while gaining practical & volunteer experience that will jump-start your career! The SFU ASA Tax Program preserves the benefits and financial entitlements for over 1,000 SFU clients as well as providing peace of mind for these individuals in meeting their tax filing obligations.

Volunteer Requirements:

  • All selected volunteers must attend mandatory online CRA training session on March 17, 2024

  • Any volunteer who registers with ASA may be asked to complete up to 10 tax returns.  

  • Each volunteer will be assigned the number of clients requested and is personally responsible to arrange a time with the client to file the client’s tax return.

  • Volunteers should complete all returns in virtual meetings with the clients.

  • Volunteers must have access to Windows based computers as Efile is not compatible with Apple products.

    • *NOTE: ASA is exploring hosting multiple in-person tax clinics on Sundays in April.

  • Volunteers will be screened based on the registration form and priority will be assigned based on experience and interest to ensure the quality of volunteers recruited.

  • You must be physically located in Canada to volunteer and file returns for eligible clients.

  • Volunteers must have filed taxes for the 2022 tax year and have no outstanding filings due.

  • Volunteers must have a permanent SIN and study permit cannot expire in 2023 or 2024.

Register as a Client

Our 2024 client application is open! Application closes on March 15, 2024 11:59 PM. The registration link is here

Having trouble filing your tax returns? Never filed a tax return before? Don’t have time to file?

Have no fear! The ASA tax volunteers are here!

Register to be a Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) client and you will have your tax returns filed by dedicated volunteers trained by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and SFU Accounting Student Association (ASA). The ASA CVITP team filed over 800 returns last year, preserving the benefits and financial entitlements for over 1,000 members of the SFU community as well as providing peace of mind for these individuals in meeting their tax filing obligations.

The ASA CVITP team prepares income tax returns according to the CRA CVITP’s eligibility policy. The CVITP assists eligible taxpayers who have low income, simple and non-complex tax situations

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Single Person with an annual income of $35,000 or less.

  • Couple without dependents combined income of $45,000 or less.

  • Additional $2,500 for each dependent.

  • Individual with less than $1,000 investment income.

Volunteers do not complete returns with the following: 

  • Own foreign property worth over $100,000 (T1135)

  • Self-employment income or expenses

  • Business or rental income and expenses

  • Capital gains or losses

  • Filed for bankruptcy 

  • A tax return for a deceased person

  • Are Exchange Students staying in Canada for less than 1 year 

  • Are visiting Canada 

  • Interest income over $1,000

  • Major investments/ RRSP/ stocks/ mutual funds/ RESP

For further information, refer to the CRA’s website by clicking here. 

Taxes will be filed March 25 - April 25

For any questions regarding the application, please feel free to reach our Project Managers at sfutax@gmail.com.