Tax credits and benefits for individuals
Tax credits and benefits for individuals
GSTC and OTB payment issue
We are aware of a technical issue with GSTC and OTB payments not being issued to some Canadians either by cheque or direct deposit. We are currently working around the clock to issue the payments as quickly as possible to affected Canadians. Those who are signed up for direct deposit can expect their payment as early as April 14, 2023 while those getting cheques in the mail will begin receiving them the following week. We regret any inconvenience that this situation may cause.
The CRA has resumed its work to address taxpayer debt. Tax refunds, benefit and credit payments may be applied to pay outstanding balances. You can check the status of your benefits by logging into your CRA My Account. Contact the CRA if debt repayment causes you financial hardship. Call 1-888-863-8662 for benefit debt or, 1-888-863-8657 for tax return debt. Learn more at Canada.ca/balance-owing.
Benefit programs, eligibility, application instructions, and payment dates.
Types of tax credits and benefits
Canada child benefit (CCB)
Monthly payment for eligible families with children under 18 years of age
GST/HST credit
Quarterly payment for people with low and modest incomes, how much you could receive, and payment dates
Canada Dental Benefit
Interim benefit for eligible families with children under 12 who do not have access to a private dental insurance plan
One-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit Closed
Who was eligible, what to do if your application is being reviewed or if you need to return the payment
Provincial and territorial benefits
Benefits that the CRA administers for the provinces and territories
Disability tax credit (DTC)
Tax credit for people with severe impairments, who is eligible, how to apply, and how to claim it
Climate action incentive payment
Quarterly payment for residents of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario to offset the cost of the federal pollution pricing
Canada workers benefit
Benefit for people who are working and have a low income, benefit amounts, and advance payment dates
Child disability benefit
Monthly payment to families who care for a child under age 18 who has a severe impairment
Canada caregiver credit
Tax credit for people who support a spouse, common-law partner, or a child with a physical or mental impairment
Canada training credit
Tax credit for people paying tuition or fees for courses, and training fees you can claim
Home accessibility tax credit
Tax credit for people making a home accessible, eligible homes, and eligible expenses
Children's special allowances
Monthly payment for eligible federal and provincial agencies and institutions that care for children under 18 years of age
COVID-19 benefits from the CRA
Eligibility criteria for COVID-19 benefits, how to validate your application, and repay benefit overpayments
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Personal income tax deductions, credits, and expenses
What you may claim to reduce the amount of tax you need to pay
Getting the right CRA benefits and credits for your family
Child and family benefits, eligibility, benefits calculator, and payment dates
Government benefits finder
Answer questions to find federal, provincial, and territorial benefits that may apply to you
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