Every dollar counts
There are many benefits, credits, and housing programs available. You can claim some of them when you do your taxes, but you may need to apply for others. Doing your taxes by April 30 each year, even if you have no income, helps you continue to get your benefit payments — and can help put more money back in your pocket. Find more information below, including free tools and resources to help you do your taxes.
Canada child benefit (CCB)
Provides a tax-free monthly payment. As of July 2026, eligible families may get up to $8,157 per year for each child under 6 and up to $6,883 per year, for each child aged 6 to 17.
Learn more about the CCB and who can apply
Other payments for families with children
If you are eligible for the CCB, you could be eligible for certain benefits that the CRA administers on behalf of the provinces and territories.
Based on where you live, you may also get:
- Alberta child and family benefit
- BC family benefit
- New Brunswick child tax benefit
- Newfoundland and Labrador child benefit (and Early childhood nutrition supplement)
- Northwest Territories child benefit
- Nova Scotia child benefit
- Nunavut child benefit
- Ontario child benefit
- Prince Edward Island child benefit
- Yukon child benefit
Disability tax credit (DTC)
A non-refundable tax credit that helps people with disabilities, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay. Eligible individuals can claim up to $10,138, with an additional $5,914 for those under 18.
If you were eligible for the DTC in past years but did not claim the disability amount, you may be able to claim it going back up to 10 years.
Learn more about the DTC and eligibility
Other benefit programs related to the DTC
Being eligible for the DTC may help you access other programs.
GST/HST credit
Provides four tax-free payments each year.
Other payments related (or similar) to the GST/HST credit
If you are eligible for the GST/HST credit, you could also be eligible for certain benefits that the CRA administers on behalf of the provinces and territories.
Based on where you live, you may also get:
- New Brunswick harmonized sales tax credit
- Newfoundland and Labrador income supplement
- Newfoundland and Labrador disability amount
- Newfoundland and Labrador disability benefit
- Newfoundland and Labrador seniors' benefit
- Nova Scotia affordable living tax credit
- Ontario trillium benefit
- Ontario energy and property tax credit
- Northern Ontario energy credit
- Ontario sales tax credit
- Ontario senior homeowners’ property tax grant
- Prince Edward Island sales tax credit
- Saskatchewan low-income tax credit
Canada workers benefit (CWB)
Provides an amount that helps those working and earning a modest income. It reduces any taxes they owe and can result in a tax refund.
If you are entitled to receive the CWB, you will get up to 50% of your CWB in advanced payments under the Advanced Canada workers benefit (ACWB).
Proposed first-time home buyers' (FTHB) GST/HST rebate
Recover up to $50,000 of the GST (or federal part of the HST) paid for a new or substantially renovated home.
Proposed income tax cut
Tax relief that reduces the lowest marginal personal income tax rate from 15% to 14%.
Doing your taxes
Get ready to do your taxes
Find out what's new for your 2025 return, key filing and payment dates, what to report and claim, and ways to file your taxes (including free software).
CRA Account
An online portal that lets you view and manage your personal income tax and benefit information.
Skip the Line
Digital services that empower you to find answers to most questions in minutes.
Free tax clinics
Free tax help by a volunteer is available across Canada for those with a modest income and a simple tax situation.
SimpleFile services
Simplified tax filing methods offered by the CRA to eligible individuals (SimpleFile Digital, by Phone, by Paper).
Tax credits and benefits for individuals
Learn about federal, provincial and territorial benefits and credits available to individuals and families, how to qualify, and payment dates.
Taxes and benefits for Indigenous Peoples
All Canadians have access to the same benefits and credits, find out more about how to file a tax return, even if you have tax-exempt or no income.
Understand how taxes work
Learn about your taxes
Doing your taxes is easier than you think. The step-by-step guide can help you get started. Learn about tax slips, benefits, credits, deductions, and how to do your taxes.
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