Canada Extra GST Payment 2025 : A relief for Canadians is here in the year 2025 when the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announced an Extra GST payment that will provide financial relief for individuals and families that are already feeling the pinch from the sky-rocketing cost of living. This additional, one-off payment is given apart from the usual Goods and Services Tax (GST)/Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Credit, particularly meant to help low-income and modest-income households across the country.
Here is everything you need to know about the Extra GST payment in 2025: who is eligible to get it, how much will you receive, when the money comes, and so on.
What Is The Extra GST Payment?
The new Extra GST payment is a one-time-only additional credit from the federal government to help address matters of inflation and increasing costs of the essential goods, specifically food, housing and fuel. It is part of a package of relief measures under Budget 2025.
This additional payment will automatically be paid to those who already qualified as recipients of GST/HST credit. This means that there is no need for any separate application. If, for instance, you are already awarded with GST credits quarterly, mostly likely, you too will receive the extra amount.
How Much Will You Claim?
The value of the Extra GST payment in 2025 will depend on the individual income values and family context. Here’s what that generally means for eligible Canadians:
- Single individuals: Up to $496
- Married or common-law couples: Up to $650
- Each child under 19: Additional $171 per child
So means that a family of four could enjoy up to $992 extra support in GST, depending on their net income and eligibility.
Who Is Eligible For The Extra GST Payment?
To qualify for the aforementioned 2025 extra payment, applicants must:
- Be a Canadian resident for income tax purposes
- Have filed a 2024 income tax return
- Be an applicant for the regular GST/HST credit
- Have a net family income lower than the income thresholds (approximately, $49,000 for a family with two children)
Given that eligibility hinges on your 2024 income, it is critical to file your taxes duly and on time for proper assessment.
What Will Be The Date Of Extra GST Payment?
As per the CRA, the extra payment will be in July 2025, along with the regular quarterly GST/HST credit. The exact date of payment is July 5, 2025.If you are registered for direct deposit, the amount will simply be deposited in your bank account. Otherwise, a cheque will be sent to the registered address. You can ascertain your eligibility along with the particulars of pending payment by logging into your CRA My Account online.
What To Do In Preparation
To let nothing slip through:
- File your 2024 tax return early on (even with no income)
- Make sure that the CRA has your correct personal information (address, banking, etc.)
- Check your CRA My Account for payment status updates
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