Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit

AKA: GST/HST Credit for Individuals (former name) ; Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax Credit

Provided by: Government of Canada - Canada Revenue Agency - AKA: CRA

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A tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST they pay. The benefit amount will increase by 25% for five years starting in July 2026.

In addition, a one-time extra payment of the newly named Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) will be issued to eligible individuals by June 2026. This bonus payment will equal 50% of their total annual benefit amount for the 2025 to 2026 period.

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Description:	A tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low or modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST they pay. The benefit amount will increase by 25% for five years starting in July 2026. In addition, a one-time extra payment of the newly named Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) will be issued to eligible individuals by June 2026. This bonus payment will equal 50% of their total annual benefit amount for the 2025 to 2026 period.
Eligibility:	You are eligible for this credit if you are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes in the month prior to and at the beginning of the month in which the GST/HST credit is issued and at least one of the following applies: -You are 19 years of age or older before the month in which the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) issues a quarterly payment -You have (or previously had) a spouse or common-law partner -You are (or previously were) a parent and live (or previously lived) with your child If you have a spouse or common-law partner, only one of you can receive the credit. The credit will be paid to the person whose return is assessed first. The amount will be the same, regardless of who (in the couple) receives it.
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	No application necessary * Eligible individuals are automatically considered for the GST/HST credit when they file their taxes for 2014 and later tax years
Documents Required:	Not applicable
Language:	English * French
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/gst-hst-credit.html
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada
Program Hours:	Agents are available Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm AST or online seven days a week 7am-4am AST

Canada Revenue Agency- AKA: CRA

No physical location, Ottawa, ON
Coverage Area: Kanata / Canada
Accessibility: Not applicable
Automated 24/7 phone service * Telephone agents: Mon-Fri 7:30am-12am * Sat 8:30am-9pm AST hours
Automated service: Mon-Sun 7am-4am AST hours
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html

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Canada Revenue Agency- AKA: CRA

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