Tax Information and Clinics

If you are working in Canada, you need to file federal and provincial taxes through the Canada Revenue Agency.

Taxes for 2023 are due to the Government of Canada by April 30, 2024.

You can file through a business such as H & R Block, a private accountant, a community tax clinic, or an online tax filing program. We are looking into whether all migrant workers filing taxes for the first time need to file a paper copy or if you can file electronically. You must file a paper copy of your taxes each year if you were hired under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program and are a non-resident or deemed non-resident of Canada. You can use this link to find information created for migrant workers in 2019, including how to figure out your residency status and how that affects your taxes.

Depending on how much money you made, you may have to pay the government, or the government may pay you (this is called a tax rebate). Depending on your situation, you may also be eligible for money back through the Canada Workers Benefit, GST/HST credit, and Canada Carbon rebate. When you file your taxes, you should receive these rebates automatically, if you are eligible for them. If you are working in Canada in 2024, you may also be able to file for some benefits in advance for this year.

See below for information about tax clinics and tax filing programs that are certified and safe. Be aware that some people may try to scam you. Do research into the service first and be sure that it is legal and can be trusted.

  • You can use this website (invisible right now for some reason; please click on the blank space until we sort this out): this website and click on “Find a tax clinic in your area” to find a clinic listed under Canada Revenue Agency’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. As of April 5, 2024, there were 11 tax clinics in the province offering virtual services. This means that you may be able to file your taxes with them without having to go to their location.

    Please be aware that these clinics generally only assist people who make a modest income and have relatively simple tax situations.

    Depending on the program that you were hired under and your residency status, you may still need to submit a paper copy. Virtual clinics may submit paper copies or electronic copies.

  • The following public libraries in the province are offering free tax clinics in 2024:

    Dieppe Public Library In-person There may be one session in April.

    Moncton Public Library In-person March 13, April 10 - 4:00-7:30 pm

    Omer-Léger Public Library Saint-Antoine drop-off during library hours

    Rogersville Public Library Drop-off during open hours

    Dalhousie Centennial Library March 5 - April 25; Drop-offs during library hours; In-person by appt. Wednesday afternoons.

    Kedgwick Public Library In-person?

    Mgr. Robichaud Public Library Beresford Drop-off March 1 - April 20 during library hours

    Campobello Public Library Drop-off

    Kennebecasis Public Library Quispamsis Drop-off February 21 - April 30

    Ross Memorial Library St. Andrews In-person Starting February 20 - By appointment

    Saint John Free Public Library - East Branch Drop-off March 1 - April 20; Tues. 1-7 pm; Wed. - Sat. 10-5

    Saint John Free Public Library - West Branch Multiple services available starting March 1

    Andrew and Laura McCain Public Library Florenceville-Bristol Drop-off Tuesdays, March 12 - April 23

    Grand Falls Public Library In-person by appointment various times Feb. 27 - April 30

    L.P. Fisher Public Library Woodstock Drop-off

    La Moisson Public Library Saint-Quentin Drop-off During open hours

    Fredericton Public Library - Nashwaaksis Fredericton Drop-off February 26 - April 30

  • Depending on where you live, you can contact the town or city office, or the nearest library or community centre, and ask whether anyone in your area is offering free or low-cost tax clinics.

    For example, if you are in the Fredericton area, you may be able to access clinics at Brunswick Street Baptist Church (151 York St.), Stepping Stone Senior’s Centre (15 Saunders St.), the Salvation Army (531 Saint Mary’s St.) or the low-income tax clinic at Forest Hill United Church (45 Kimble Court).

    Each location will have specific hours and services. For example, Forest Hill United Church is offering clinics on Fridays in April. They are open for drop-ins from 9:30 am to 1 pm. They also offer some virtual services.

  • Blanca Contadora (accountant) Miramichi (Spanish)

    +1 416 573 8440

    Daniel Taxes Moncton (Spanish)

    506 889 8348

    (506) 358 2206 Godin Bureaux (French and English)

  • You may be eligible to file your taxes electronically. There are a number of programs that assist you in doing so. Canada Revenue Agency has its own online tax filing program called Netfile and has also certified other online filing programs, including Wealthsimple Tax Filing. Netfile is free to use, and Wealthsimple Tax Filing is by donation, which means that you can pay $0.