Income Tax Clinics
Free Community Tax Clinics in Sarnia–Lambton
For many low-income individuals and families, filing an income tax return is essential to survival.
Government benefits such as the Canada Child Benefit, Canada Grocery & Essentials Benefit, HST Credit, Ontario Trillium Benefit, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and Social Housing eligibility are all based on income.
If taxes are not filed, eligibility cannot be assessed, and benefits can be delayed, reduced, or stopped entirely.
That loss of income can mean the difference between paying bills or falling behind, securing stable housing or remaining at risk, and needing to access emergency food supports or not.
How The Inn’s Tax Clinics Helps
Through our free Community Tax Clinic, The Inn of the Good Shepherd helps thousands of people each year file their taxes accurately and on time.
By coordinating trained volunteers and staff, we ensure individuals and households can maintain access to the benefits they rely on, while reducing stress and financial uncertainty.
