Find out about the latest program updates for the 2026 filing season. Program related updates include:

Income threshold

An increase to the CVITP income thresholds will take effect when the upcoming filing season opens in February 2026. The new threshold amounts are reflected in all CVITP materials and products for the upcoming filing season.

Organization registration form

The online registration for organizations has been updated to include program terms and conditions. These must be accepted before the registration can be submitted.

Windows 11 upgrade

As of October 2025, Windows 10 operating system (OS) is no longer receiving security updates, making devices vulnerable to cyber-attacks and potentially leading to security breaches.

To keep your system secure, upgrade your CVITP computer or laptop to Windows 11.

For more information on how to upgrade to Windows 11, refer to the Upgrade to Windows 11: FAQ page on the Microsoft website or contact your CVITP officer for a step-by-step guide.

Dedicated helpline for volunteers – New hours of operation

The CVITP dedicated helpline for volunteers is available year-round during the set hours below:

EFILE

EFILE transmission services are open for transmission on February 23, 2026.

EFILE number

If you intend to file returns electronically, you will need an EFILE number.

If you do not intend to electronically transmit returns, with or without using Auto-fill my return (AFR), please do not apply for an EFILE number or renew your EFILE account.

Failure to comply with this requirement could result in the suspension of your EFILE number.

ReFILE

ReFILE transmission services are open for transmission on February 23, 2026.

For more information on ReFILE, refer to CRA electronic services - ReFILE.

CRA sign-in services – locked account

If you are locked out of your CRA account, it is no longer mandatory to contact the CRA to get your account unlocked. Instead, you can also regain access by completing the online registration process again to create a new sign-in. However, in some cases you may still need to contact the CRA to regain access.

For more information on locked accounts, refer to Locked account.

CVITP learning guide

The CVITP learning guide continues to be available year round and the following pages were updated to improve clarity, provide more detail and offer better support:

• CVITP news and program updates
• CVITP training webinar calendar
• What to consider for Indigenous Peoples
• Practice with case studies
• Reference material for community organizations
• Contacts and links

Further updates to reflect changes in the tax software will be available by mid February 2026.

CVITP Grant

We are pleased to announce that the CVITP Grant will be returning for 2026. For more information, visit canada.ca/free-tax-clinics-grant.