{"id":482022,"date":"2026-02-18T02:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/482022\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T02:27:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:27:11","slug":"skip-the-stress-with-free-income-tax-filing-clinics-and-education-workshops-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/482022\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip the stress with free income tax-filing clinics and education workshops \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This tax season, more residents can take advantage of free income tax-filing clinics and tax education workshops at seven library locations across Mississauga.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Tax season has arrived and Mississauga Library is helping residents get the most out of their tax return with <a href=\"https:\/\/campaign.mississauga.ca\/tax-season\/?utm_campaign=Taxes&amp;utm_source=MediaStory&amp;utm_medium=Web\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free income tax-filing clinics and education workshops<\/a>. Each year, the library helps hundreds of residents understand the tax-filing process and file their taxes on time so they can access the benefit payments, tax credits and Old Age Security pensions they\u2019re entitled to.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a newcomer, retiree, first-time filer or a seasoned tax-filer, you can attend free workshops, presented by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). These sessions offer guidance on filing your tax return and tips on how to avoid scams. If you are 18 or older, have a modest income and a simple tax return, you can book your appointment at a local library to have a trained volunteer help you through the tax-filing process.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you have until Thursday, April 30 to file your personal income taxes. Book your tax clinic appointment at <a href=\"https:\/\/campaign.mississauga.ca\/tax-season\/?utm_campaign=Taxes&amp;utm_source=MediaStory&amp;utm_medium=Web\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mississaugalibrary.ca\/taxes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/11152309\/lib_taxworkshops_25048_r1_1600x900.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-148783 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/lib_taxworkshops_25048_r1_1600x900-389x219.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"389\" height=\"219\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Expanded free income tax-filing clinics<\/p>\n<p>This year, the library is expanding the income tax clinics to two new locations: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/clarkson-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clarkson Library<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/cooksville-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cooksville Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/community-volunteer-income-tax-program\/need-a-hand-complete-your-tax-return.html#:~:text=Determine%20if%20you%20are%20eligible\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eligible residents<\/a> with a simple tax return and modest income can visit one of the library\u2019s free tax clinics. Volunteers are available to help you file your return and receive your tax credits and benefit payments. Tax returns are prepared by volunteers with Chartered Professional Accountants Ontario, Halton-Peel Association, through the CRA\u2019s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is available by phone or in person at one of <a href=\"https:\/\/campaign.mississauga.ca\/tax-season\/?utm_campaign=Taxes&amp;utm_source=MediaStory&amp;utm_medium=Web\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">seven participating library locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Tax education workshops<\/p>\n<p>Free workshops hosted by Mississauga Library bring CRA experts directly to residents. Sessions explain how to complete a tax return, understand benefit eligibility and protect yourself from tax scams.<\/p>\n<p>In-person workshops are available on a drop-in basis and attendance is first-come first-served. Online workshops require advance registration.<\/p>\n<p>Upcoming workshops:<\/p>\n<p>Tax Basics for Newcomers<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.<br \/>In-person at <a style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/hazel-mccallion-central-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hazel McCallion Central Library<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn about benefits and credits, options for paying your taxes and ways to protect yourself from tax scams. Ages 13 and up. Registration is not required and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Doing Your Taxes<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br \/>In-person at <a style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/sheridan-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sheridan Library<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Filing your tax return doesn\u2019t need to be difficult! Discover how to gather your information and complete your return, so you can get the benefits and credits that you\u2019re entitled to. For first-time tax filers and anyone who needs an introduction or refresher. Registration is not required and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Tax Basics for Retirees<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.<br \/>In-person at <a style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/clarkson-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Clarkson Library<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn about benefits and credits, options for paying your taxes and ways to protect yourself from tax scams. Ages 55 and up. Registration is not required and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p>Doing Your Taxes<\/p>\n<p>Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.<br \/>Online \u2013 <a style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/online-doing-your-taxes-tickets-1977521592316?aff=MediaStory\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Register now for the Doing Your Taxes workshop<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Filing your tax return doesn\u2019t need to be difficult! Discover how to gather your information and complete your return, so you can get the benefits and credits that you\u2019re entitled to. For first-time tax filers and anyone who needs an introduction or refresher. Registration is required.<\/p>\n<p>Tax Basics for Retirees<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.<br \/>In-person at <a style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/locations\/lorne-park-library\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lorne Park Library<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn about benefits and credits, options for paying your taxes and ways to protect yourself from tax scams. Ages 55 and up. Registration is not required and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/11152325\/Adam-Pulicicchio-Oct-17-18-City-of-Mississauga-Cooksville-Library-Stock-Images-PRINT-24-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-148784 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Adam-Pulicicchio-Oct-17-18-City-of-Mississauga-Cooksville-Library-Stock-Images-PRINT-24-329x219.jpg\" alt=\"Two people sitting across from each other at a table in a library, one using a laptop while they talk. Bookshelves are visible in the background.\" width=\"329\" height=\"219\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>More information<\/p>\n<p>The library is committed to removing barriers and creating programs to foster learning and empower Mississauga residents. This includes developing programs like free income tax clinics and workshops to help continue supporting vulnerable residents across Mississauga.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a wide range of free programming and resources available at the library to provide opportunities for residents to learn, engage and grow. Learn more about all that the library has to offer at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/library\/programs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mississaugalibrary.ca\/programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t                                    Tags&#13;<br \/>\n                                    &#13;<\/p>\n<p>    Media contact<\/p>\n<p>City of Mississauga Media Relations<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mississauga.ca\/city-of-mississauga-news\/news\/skip-the-stress-with-free-income-tax-filing-clinics-and-education-workshops\/mailto:media@mississauga.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">media@mississauga.ca<\/a><br \/>905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232<br \/>TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151<br \/><a class=\"newsnews\" href=\"https:\/\/preferences.enewsmississauga.ca\/subscribe?category=City%20of%20Mississauga\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get email updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This tax season, more residents can take advantage of free income tax-filing clinics and tax education workshops at&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":482023,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":{"0":"post-482022","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mississauga","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-mississauga"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482022","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=482022"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/482022\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=482022"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=482022"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=482022"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}