All posts by: Benefits Expert

CDB – How Much Can I Receive

Your Canada Dental Benefit payments are tax-free and will vary based on your family income. Parents and guardians with children who meet the eligibility criteria may apply for this benefit. The CRA determines your benefit amount based on your adjusted family net... Read More

CDB – Verifying Your Eligibility

The CRA regularly checks to confirm if people are eligible for the payments they receive. If your application is selected for review, we may ask for more information to validate your application. If you are found to be ineligible or cannot... Read More

Change of Canadian status for Canada Child Benefit program

If you or your spouse or common-law partner’s residency status has changed (e.g. from work permit to permanent resident), please contact the CRA right after you have made an update (SIN: change of status) to your Social Insurance Number with... Read More

Contact Alberta benefit programs (Alberta child and family benefit and Alberta family employment tax credit)

Before you call To verify your identity, you’ll need Social Insurance Number Personal details about the children in your care Information from previous benefit payments If you are calling the CRA on behalf of someone else, you must be an authorized... Read More

Payment arrangement for Canada Child Benefit overpayments

If you received too much CCB or other child and family benefits, you need to repay them. Call CRA if you need to speak to an agent to make payment arrangements. Before you call: To verify your identity, you’ll need... Read More

Goods and services tax / harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit 2023 payment dates

Includes related provincial and territorial programs All payment* dates January 5, 2023 April 5, 2023 July 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 * Haven’t received your payment? Wait 10 working days from the payment date to contact us.... Read More

Change your address with Canada Child Benefit program

You need to tell the CRA your new address if you move. Your benefit and credit payments may stop if you do not. This is the case even if you use direct deposit and your bank account does not change. The CRA will not share your... Read More

Advanced Canada workers benefit (ACWB) 2023 payment dates

All payment* dates July 12, 2023** October 12, 2023 January 12, 2024  * Haven’t received your payment? Wait 10 working days from the payment date to contact us. ** This year, the first quarterly payment will be issued on July 28, 2023.... Read More

When the Canada Child Benefit recipient died

When the Canada Child Benefit recipient has passed away If the benefit recipient has died, the next of kin or the estate must tell the CRA as soon as possible. Someone else may be eligible to get the benefits for... Read More

Climate action incentive payment (CAIP) 2023 payment dates

All payment* dates January 13, 2023 April 14, 2023 July 14, 2023 October 13, 2023  * Haven’t received your payment? Wait 10 working days from the payment date to contact us.... Read More