When you register your
child's birth, you'll have the
option to apply for Canada
child benefits.
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment meant to help families with children under the age of 18. The CRA determines how much you receive based on the number of children you care for, the ages of your children, your marital status, and your adjusted family net income, as reported in your tax return. The CRA calculates your payments annually each July. If your income is above a certain amount, you won't receive payments. Learn more about the CCB from the Government of Canada.
1. Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Here's a quick overview of some of these programs:
Families caring for children under the age of 18 with a severe or prolonged mental or physical disability are eligible for tax-free monthly payments. To receive them, you must also be eligible for the CCB and your child must be eligible for the disability tax credit (DTC). The CRA notes that if you're getting CCB for a child eligible for the DTC, you don't need to apply for the CDB – you will get it automatically. Learn more about the CDB from the Government of Canada.
2. Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
The Canada caregiver credit is a non-refundable tax credit that you may be eligible for if you support a dependent (or a spouse or common-law partner) with a mental or physical impairment. Learn more about the CCC from the Government of Canada.
3. Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC)