Canadians are just days away from receiving their second GST credit payment of the year.
The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment. Its purpose is to help families with low and modest incomes offset the taxes they pay.
Eligible Canadians will see extra cash in their bank accounts on Friday, April 4.
Are you eligible for the GST payment?
According to the government, those eligible are at least 19 years old and a Canadian resident for income tax purposes a month before the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes the payment.
If you are under 19 years old, the government says you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:
- You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partner
- You are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your child
Parents who share custody may be eligible for half of the credit for that child.
If your income is equal to or exceeds the amounts below, you or your family won’t qualify for the credit.
Government of Canada
How much could you receive?
The government says you could get up to:
- $519 if you are single
- $680 if you are married or have a common-law partner
- $179 for each child under the age of 19
You don’t need to apply for the credit because you’re automatically considered for it when you file your taxes.
In 2022, Ottawa doubled the GST credit for six months during the height of inflation.
Another way you could get money from the government this month is Canada’s final carbon rebate, but you’ll have to get your tax receipts to get it ASAP.
Check out the full list of ways to get more money from the government in April.
