Canada Child Benefit Payments Go Out Soon & You Can Receive Over $600 Per Month
That's nearly $7,500 a year per child.
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Amidst the rising costs, the Government of Canada has a lineup of federal benefits and credits to lend a helping hand, especially for families in need.
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a non-taxable payment designed to help qualifying families across Canada, and with inflation hitting new highs, rent going up and the cost of groceries skyrocketing, it's safe to say that many Canadian families grappling with the economic pinch are looking for some financial breathing room.
It's important to verify if you're eligible for the Canada Child Benefit, as you could be entitled to hundreds of dollars per month.
Here's everything to know about the Canada Child Benefit and when payments go out:
What is the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)?
According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the Canada Child Benefit is a monthly, non-taxable payment designed to assist qualifying families in covering the expenses associated with raising children under the age of 18. This benefit may encompass an extra amount for the Child Disability Benefit.
When you apply for the CCB, you automatically enroll your children for the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit, the Climate Action Incentive Payment, and various associated federal, provincial, and territorial programs managed by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Who is eligible for the Canada Child Benefit?
To get the Canada Child Benefit, you must meet all of the following conditions, per the CRA:
- You must live with the child, and the child must be under 18 years of age.
- You must be the person primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of the child.
- You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes. You are considered a resident of Canada when you establish sufficient residential ties in Canada.
- You or your spouse or common-law partner must be any of the following:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident (as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
- a protected person (as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act)
- a temporary resident (as defined in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act) who has lived in Canada throughout the previous 18 months, and who has a valid permit in the 19th month
- an individual registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act
How do you apply for the Canada Child Benefit?
Per the Canada Revenue Agency, Canadians should apply for the Canada Child Benefit as soon as any of the following situations happen:
- your child is born
- a child starts to live with you, or returns to live with you after a temporary period with someone else
- you begin, end, or change a shared custody arrangement
- you get custody of a child
- you, or your spouse or common-law partner, start to meet the eligibility conditions
How much does the Canada Child Benefit pay?
The CRA offers a personal calculator where you can find out the exact amount you can receive via the Canada Child Benefit.
Nevertheless, to offer a general figure, the CCB is calculated as follows.
- $7,437 per year ($619.75 per month) for each eligible child under the age of 6
- $6,275 per year ($522.91 per month) for each eligible child aged 6 to 17
When are the Canada Child Benefit payment dates in 2024?
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) tends to go out near the 20th of every month. Here are the exact dates for CCB payments in 2024:
- January 19, 2024
- February 20, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- April 19, 2024
- May 17, 2024
- June 20, 2024
- July 19, 2024
- August 20, 2024
- September 20, 2024
- October 18, 2024
- November 20, 2024
- December 13, 2024
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