Province of Prince Edward Island
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers the following programs on behalf of the Government of Prince Edward Island:
- Program related to the Canada child benefit (CCB):
- Program related to the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit:
Prince Edward Island child benefit
The Prince Edward Island child benefit (PEICB) is a tax-free amount paid to help low- to medium-income families with the cost of raising children. This amount is combined with the CCB into a single monthly payment.
For July 2025 to June 2026, you may be eligible to receive:
- $30 per month for each child under 18 years of age if your adjusted family net income is less than $45,000;
- $20 per month for each child under 18 years of age if your adjusted family net income is between $45,000 and $80,000.
If your adjusted family net income is greater than $80,000, the amount is reduced to zero.
This program is fully funded by the province of Prince Edward Island.
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Prince Edward Island sales tax credit
The Prince Edward Island sales tax credit is a tax-free amount paid to help offset the increase in the sales tax for households with low and modest incomes. This amount is combined with the quarterly payments of the federal GST/HST credit.
The program provides an annual credit of $110 for an individual plus, if applicable, $55 for a spouse, common-law partner or an eligible dependant. There is also a supplement of 0.5% of adjusted family net income over $30,000, up to a maximum of $55. The total of the above is reduced by 2% of adjusted family net income over $50,000.
This program is fully funded by the province of Prince Edward Island.
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Enquiries service
A free enquiries service is available at the following numbers:
1-800-387-1193 (for service in English)
1-800-387-1194 (for service in French)
Policy enquiries
If you have a tax policy question about the Prince Edward Island sales tax credit, you can call the Government of Prince Edward Island at 1-902-368-4030.
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