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My benefits and credits
Every dollar counts! Benefits and credits can help. Find out if you qualify.
If you are a parent, like Henry, you know how expenses add up. The Canada child benefit (CCB) can help.
Families can get up to $6,639 for each child under 6 and up to $5,602 for each child aged 6 to 17 for the July 2019 to June 2020 benefit year.
The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children.
Shazeal found that the GST/HST credit helped with the expenses she had as a student. Depending on your situation, it could help you too.
Single individuals can get up to $443 for the July 2019 to June 2020 benefit year. A couple with two children can receive up to $886.
The credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset the GST/HST they pay.
Having to change from a job he’d groomed himself for his whole life was an incredible shock for David. The Canada workers benefit (CWB) helped him with the transition as it’s intended to supplement the earnings of low income workers. The 2018 federal budget introduced the CWB to strengthen and replace the working income tax benefit (WITB). Low-income workers may be eligible for the CWB when filing their 2019 tax returns.
New changes to the CWB
If for some reason David did not claim the CWB, the CRA will use the information provided in his income tax and benefit return to determine David’s eligibility. By completing the Schedule 6 (the form required to calculate the CWB), David will ensure that the CRA has the required information to make the eligibility determination.
If David is looking for the CWB 2020 advance payments, he can easily apply for it through My Account.
More benefits!
The credit may provide tax relief to a family member of an infirm dependant.
Benefits for Indigenous peoples
Find information about benefits and programs for Indigenous peoples, including education and training, income assistance and more.
Support for veterans and their families when leaving the military and throughout their lives.
Programs and services for seniors
A variety of programs and services to help you ensure your later years are safe and secure.
Resources
If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may be eligible to get your taxes done for free.
Find more benefits and credits
Get a customized list of benefits and credits from federal, provincial or territorial governments.
Find everything you need to do your taxes. Links to certified and free tax software as well as useful tools.
- Date modified:
- 2020-03-05