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Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,813
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit for low-income workers. It has a basic amount and a disability supplement, and claims are made through Schedule 6 with your tax return.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,813 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Schedule 6, Canada Workers Benefit.
- RC210 slip, if applicable.
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals with low income and working income.
- Families claiming the Canada Workers Benefit.
- Tax filers who may be eligible for the disability supplement.
Who is not eligible
- Full-time students for more than 13 weeks without an eligible dependant.
- Individuals confined in prison or a similar institution for at least 90 days.
- Individuals exempt from Canadian income tax as foreign officials or their family members.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Eligibility is assessed based on income, residence, age, and family situation.
- For the disability supplement, eligibility for the disability tax credit is required.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete Schedule 6
- Fill out the Canada Workers Benefit schedule for the year.
- Use it to calculate the basic amount and, if applicable, the disability supplement.
- Step 2: Attach required slips
- Attach Schedule 6 to a paper return if filing by mail.
- Attach the RC210 slip if you received advance payments.
- Step 3: File your return
- Submit your tax return with the completed schedule.
- Enter the result on the applicable line of your return.
Processing and Agreement
- The CRA determines eligibility when the tax return is filed.
- If approved, the benefit is sent automatically for eligible advanced payments.
- For advance payments, the tax return must be received before November 1 of the benefit period.
Additional information
- The benefit is a refundable tax credit.
- It has two parts: a basic amount and a disability supplement.
- Advance payments may be issued automatically if eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada workers benefit (CWB) Program
What is the Canada workers benefit (CWB)?
The Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit for low-income workers. It has a basic amount and a disability supplement, and claims are made through Schedule 6 with your tax return.
How much funding can be received?
Canada workers benefit (CWB) Funds up to $2,813 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada workers benefit (CWB) program?
To be eligible for the Canada workers benefit (CWB) program, you must:
Resident of Canada
Working income required
Age or family-status condition
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada workers benefit (CWB)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or by phone at 1-800-959-8281.
Where is the Canada workers benefit (CWB) available?
The Canada workers benefit (CWB) program is available across Canada.
Is the Canada workers benefit (CWB) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada workers benefit (CWB) is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Canada workers benefit (CWB)?
Canada workers benefit (CWB) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)