Having an up-to-date telephone number with the CRA is important since it may be needed for multi‑factor authentication (MFA) or when the CRA needs to contact you by phone. For information about when the CRA may contact you by phone and... Read More
Who can get the Canada child benefit You must meet all of the following conditions: You live with a child who is under 18 years of age You are primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child See who is... Read More
There are 2 benefit periods for the interim Canada Dental Benefit. The eligibility criteria is specific to the period when your child receives dental care. Check if you meet the criteria for each child you are applying for. Application for... Read More
Public holidays There are a number of dates during the year when specific forms or returns are due to be filed, or certain payments or remittances are due to be paid. When a due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday,... Read More
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
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
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
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
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