Trained volunteers help file your taxes at select branches.
Anyone with a modest income (see chart below) is welcome to drop in for a 45-minute, one-on-one session with a trained volunteer who will help file your taxes for free. Space is limited.
| Family Size | Total Family Income |
| 1 Person | $40,000 |
| 2 People | $55,000 |
| 3 People | $60,000 |
| 4 People | $65,000 |
| 5 People | $70,000 |
| More Than 5 People | $70,000+$5,000 per each additional person |
NOT FOR individuals who are:
Presented by Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. This free tax filing service is a partnership with Hamilton Public Library, CPA Ontario, Community Volunteer Income Tax Program, McMaster University and Canada Revenue Agency.
Visit hpl.ca/free-tax-service for details about required tax documents and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
The Terryberry Branch was built on land once owned by William Terryberry and his wife Anne Young, who came to Upper Canada circa 1806. Prior to the War of 1812, William Terryberry owned an inn that was a popular stopover for travellers making the trip from Niagara to Ancaster. In January 1970, Terryberry Branch was the third branch to open on Hamilton Mountain. The Branch was renovated in 1990-91, to include a second floor with expanded collection space, as well as a larger and improved reading and study space. Terryberry Branch was most recently renovated in 2012.
