Tax credits and benefits for individuals
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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
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
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
Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) Closed
You may still be eligible if you are filing for a tax year 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024
GST/HST break Closed
Temporary GST/HST relief on certain items from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025
Canada Dental Benefit Closed
Who was eligible, what to do if your application is being reviewed or if you need to return the payment
Find credits and benefits
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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
Getting your tax benefits and credits when in an abusive situation
How to get your CRA payments and confirm your personal information if your situation has changed
