What is the “Canada Fed” deposit in your bank account? If you have received a credit amount on your bank statement with the tag Canada Fed, you may be wondering what the payment is for.
Not to worry. It could be one or a combination of benefit payments made by the Government of Canada.
We cover the five main Canada Fed payments below.
What is Canada Fed?
Canada FED deposits are tax-free payments by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that include:
- Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
- Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST)
- Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
- Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
- Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)
Canada FED also sometimes refers to energy rebates from the Government of Canada.
What are Canada Fed Deposit Payment Dates?
Canada Fed deposit dates vary depending on the benefit you qualify for:
| Canada Child Benefit | Canada Workers Benefit | GST/HST Credit | Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP) |
| January 19, 2024 | January 12, 2024 | January 5, 2024 | January 15, 2024 |
| February 20, 2024 | July 12, 2024 | April 5, 2024 | April 15, 2024 |
| March 20, 2024 | October 11, 2024 | July 5, 2024 | July 15, 2024 |
| April 19, 2024 | October 5, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | |
| May 17, 2024 | |||
| June 20, 2024 | |||
| July 19, 2024 | |||
| August 20, 2024 | |||
| September 20, 2024 | |||
| October 18, 2024 | |||
| November 20, 2024 | |||
| December 13, 2024 |
The Child Disability Benefit is paid alongside the CCB.
If the total amount for your CCB is less than $240, a lump sum payment is sent in July.
1. Canada Child Benefit
This tax-free benefit is provided to help families offset some of the costs of raising children who are under 18. You can apply for the CCB as soon as your child is born when registering their birth, through your CRA My Account, or by mail.
The current benefit period runs from July 2023 to June 2024.
The maximum amount per child under age 6 is $7,437 per year.
For children aged 6-17, the maximum amount is $6,275 per year.
CCB payments are reassessed yearly based on your family net income and are indexed to inflation.
2. Canada Child Disability Benefit
Families with children under 18 years of age who are eligible for the CCB and Disability Tax Credit (DTC) may qualify for additional monthly Canada Fed payments.
The maximum CDB per child is $3,173 per year or $264.41 per month.
3. Canada Workers Benefit
Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit paid to low-income individuals and families.
To qualify, you must be working, reside in Canada, and be at least 19 years of age.
CWB comprises two components: a basic amount and a disability supplement.
You can get up to half of your CWB in advance, which may be the Canada Fed payment in your bank account. The remainder can be claimed when you file your tax return.
To apply for the advance payments, complete the application online through My Account or fill out Form RC201 and mail it to Sudbury Tax Centre, P O Box 2000, Stn A, Sudbury ON P3A 5C1.
4. GST/HST Credit
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free benefit provided to low- and modest-income individuals and families to help them offset the sales taxes they pay.
Eligibility is automatically assessed when you file your income tax return. If you are new to Canada, you can also apply using Form RC66 or Form RC151.
Learn more about GST and HST payments.
5. Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)
The Climate Action Incentive Payment is a tax-free benefit paid to those living in Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan to help offset the cost of the federal carbon tax.
The current payment period runs from July 2023 to June 2024.
How Much is Canada FED in 2024?
How much Canada FED payments can you expect to receive in 2023? It depends on how many of the associated benefit programs you qualify for.
Canada Child Benefit Amount
The maximum CCB per child under 6 is $7,437 per year or $619.75 per month.
For children between ages 6 and 17, the maximum CCB is $6,275 per year or $522.91 per month.
These amounts start decreasing when your adjusted family net income (AFNI) exceeds $34,863.
Child Disability Benefit Amount
The maximum CDB is up to $3,173 per child per year or $264.41 per month.
This amount starts to decrease when your AFNI exceeds $75,537.
Canada Workers Benefit Amount
The maximum CWB basic amount is $1,428 for single individuals. It is reduced when your income exceeds $23,495 and is $0 when your net income exceeds $33,015.
The maximum CWB basic amount for families is $2,461. It is reduced when your net income is more than $26,805 and becomes $0 when you have earned more than $43,212.
The maximum CWB disability supplement for single individuals is $737 (reduces at $33,018; $0 at $37,932).
While the maximum CWB disability supplement for families is also $737, it starts to decrease when income exceeds $43,210 and becomes $0 when your net income exceeds $53,037.
GST/HST Amount
For the current benefit period (July 2023 – June 2024), the maximum GST/HST credit is up to:
- $496 for single individuals
- $650 if you are married or in a common-law relationship
- $171 per child under age 19
Climate Action Incentive Payment (CAIP)
Depending on the province you live in, you will receive different amounts for the CAIP.
Assuming a family of 4, the total amounts you can receive annually for each province are as follows:
- Ontario: $976
- Manitoba: $1,056
- Saskatchewan: $1,360
- Alberta: $1,544
If you live in a qualifying rural or small community, the payment amounts are increased by 10%.
Starting in July 2023, residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island can also qualify for the Climate Action Incentive Payments.
Is Canada Fed Taxable?
Canada Fed deposits are not taxable, and you don’t need to include benefits like CCB or GST in your taxable income.
At tax time, you can claim any outstanding Canada Workers Benefit you are being owed.
Canada Fed FAQs
Why did I get Canada Fed?
This is likely because you qualify for one or a combination of the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), Canada Workers Benefit (CWB), or GST/HST credit.
How much is Canada Fed in 2024?
It varies. If you qualify for the maximum CCB paid as Canada Fed in 2024, you get up to $7,437 per child. For GST/HST credit, the maximum amount per single individual is $496.
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