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Source verified August 16, 2026
GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH)
Tax-free quarterly support for low-income families
Latest source updateLast Update: August 16, 2026Latest change: A wildfire payment notice now gives a CRA phone number for cheque access issues and a Canada Post delivery-alert link.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 16, 2026
Latest change: A wildfire payment notice now gives a CRA phone number for cheque access issues and a Canada Post delivery-alert link.
Wildfire payment support added
The Overview of child and family benefits now includes a wildfire notice with CRA assistance at 1-800-387-1193 for people who cannot access benefit or credit cheques. It also adds a Canada Post delivery-alert link for mail-disruption updates and notes that direct deposit payments will be issued as scheduled.
Funding available
$ 1,434
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is a tax-free quarterly payment for individuals and families with low and modest incomes across Canada. It replaces the GST/HST credit and is calculated using adjusted family net income and family situation, with related provincial and territorial programs sometimes included.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,434 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- New residents of Canada
How to apply
- In most cases, you do not need to apply because the CRA automatically considers you when you file your taxes
- If you became a resident of Canada this year, use Form RC151 to apply
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) Program
What is the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH)?
Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is a tax-free quarterly payment for individuals and families with low and modest incomes across Canada. It replaces the GST/HST credit and is calculated using adjusted family net income and family situation, with related provincial and territorial programs sometimes included.
How much funding can be received?
GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) Funds up to $1,434 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) program?
To be eligible for the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) program, you must:
Resident of Canada for income tax purposes
May be eligible even if you have no income in the year
Who can I contact for more information about the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or by phone at 1-800-387-1193.
Where is the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) available?
The GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) program is available across Canada.
Is the GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
GST/HST Credit (Crédit pour la TPS/TVH) is a Tax Credits