Canada CRA Benefits 2025 : Indeed, it’s been very encouraging news that Canadians will receive yet another benefit payment round from CRA in April 2025. This is a much cherished relief to many Canadian families including those with children, senior citizens, and low-income earners, and because it adds payments like the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), GST/HST credit, and Old Age Security (OAS) in-between others. Thus, by keeping an eye on the specific payment dates and eligibility requirements, you will be able to plan your finances without a hitch.
Find the dates and amounts for CRA benefits for April 2025, and some new information for qualifying criteria.
Key Payment Dates For CRA Benefits For April 2025
CRA pays these benefits during the month in a timely manner at several instances. Confirmed dates below describe for April 2025:
- April 4, 2025: GST/HST Credit (quarterly)
- April 12, 2025: Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) Advance Payment
- April 19, 2025: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- April 29, 2025: Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
However, these are for recipients who have signed up for direct deposit. For those happy enough to receive paper checks, allow a few extra days for mail delivery.
The Amounts Of Money That Are Expected
01. Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- Up to $7,437 per year for each child under 6
- Up to $6,275 a year for each child aged 6 to 17
- Paid monthly and is non-taxable
02. GST/HST Credit
- Up to $496 for a single person
- Up to $650 for those married, plus $171 per child
- Paid quarterly; next payment is in July 2025.
03. Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
- Up to $1,518 yearly for single persons
- Up to $2,616 for families
- Paid early every quarter.
04. Old Age Security (OAS)
- Payment of $713.34/month depending on age and income
- Supplemental GIS benefits for low-income seniors (up to $1,065.47/month)
Who Is Eligible?
Every specific program stipulates a different eligibility criterion. Yet, there are general ones such as:
- Residency : You will have had to be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
- Tax Filing: You are expected to have filed your income tax return for the year 2023 in order to assess eligibility on payments measured in April 2025.
- Income Levels : Income-tested benefits mean amounts received depend on your adjusted family net income.
- Age and Family Status : Specific benefits, including OAS and CCB, are dependent on age and dependents.
Even if you earn nothing at all, filing your tax return keeps your eligibility open to these credits.
Hold On To Current Readiness
The most rapid method to check on your benefits is via the online portal known as my account with the CRA. Here you are able to view forthcoming payments, update your personal information, and register for direct deposit to avoid delay. If you haven’t filed your tax returns for the year 2023 yet, do it as soon as you can to avoid losing your April and future benefits.
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