One host organization we work with as CVITP volunteers has good connections with other social services in the local community and, through those connections, identifies chronic non-filers who are now seeking to file. A number of these cases have been forwarded to us to work on.  This article covers some issues we have identified when filing for these chronic non-filers.  It also highlights issues raised that the CVITP is not designed to handle but which can impact on the client’s situation.  This article does not cover the mechanics of how to file for these individuals; information on this can be found in our article “How do I file a client’s returns for prior years?”