Income thresholds:
- Family size - 1 person: $40,000
- Family size - 2 people: $55,000
- Family size - 3 people: $60,000
- Family size - 4 people: $65,000
- Family size - 5 people: $70,000
- Family size - more than 5 people - $70,000, plus $5,000 for each additional person
Note: Organizations can modify the total family income based on the local economic environment, the population they serve, and their resources. Community organizations may also establish additional criteria.
When is a tax situation simple?
A tax situation is considered simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from:
- Employment
- Pension
- Benefits such as Canada Pension Plan, Disability, Canada Child Benefit, Employment Insurance or Ontario Works
- RRSP
- Support payments
- Scholarships, fellowships, bursaries or grants
- Interest (under $1,000)
When is a tax situation not simple?
A tax situation is not simple when an individual:
- Is self-employed or has employment expenses
- Has business or rental income and expenses
- Has capital gains or losses
- Files for bankruptcy
- Is completing a tax return for a deceased person
