Don't miss out on these benefits and credits!
Welcoming a new member into the family is a happy event. This is also a great time to find out about the benefits and credits available to help you support your family.
Benefits and credits for your children
Canada Child Benefit (CSB):
- Get up to $ 6,496 per year for each child under 6.
- Get up to $ 5,481 per year for each child aged 6 to 17.
Goods and Services Tax / Harmonized Sales Tax (GST / HST) Credit:
- Get up to $ 284 per year if you are single and have a low or modest income.
- Get up to $ 568 per year if you have a low or modest income.
- Get up to $ 149 per year for each child under 19.
Working income tax benefit (WITB):
- Claim a refundable tax credit on your return and get up to $ 1,894 if your family has low working income.
- Claim the disability supplement on your return and get up to $ 521 if you qualify for the disability tax credit.
Benefit for disabled children:
- Claim the disability tax credit and get up to $ 2,771 per year if your child is under 18.
Disability tax credit
- Claim a non-refundable tax credit of up to $ 8,113 .
Child care expenses
You may be able to claim a deduction for child care expenses.
Maternity and parental benefits
You may be entitled to maternity and parental benefits under the Employment Insurance program.
Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
Find out how to significantly increase your savings and invest more in your child's future.
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