The following are benefits in Canada that only require filing an income tax return to apply for:
Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (GST/HST Credit)
Quarterly tax-free payments provided to low- and modest-income families or individuals to offset the cost of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Simply file your taxes annually, and cash payments are issued quarterly.
Canada Carbon Rebate
A quarterly rebate to offset the economic impact of the carbon tax on households.
Residents in the following provinces are eligible for the rebate:
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
The specific rebate amount varies by province, and there are different amounts for urban and rural residents.
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
A monthly cash benefit for families with children under 18 years of age.
The benefit amount is calculated based on the family’s income level.
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Additional income support for low-income seniors.
This benefit is targeted at low-income seniors who are already receiving Old Age Security (OAS).
Provincial Tax Credit Benefits
Some provinces offer additional benefits. For example, Ontario’s Trillium Benefit provides credits for rent or property tax payments.
