GST/HST credit
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit will replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026. As part of the transition, an additional one-time GST/HST credit top-up payment will be issued starting on June 5, 2026 to recipients who were entitled to the January 2026 payment.
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The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment for individuals and families with low and modest incomes to help offset the GST or HST they pay. It may also include payments from provincial and territorial programs.
You are automatically considered for the GST/HST credit when you file your taxes.