This article covers who can receive the Extra GST Payment, how to apply, and the payment schedule. The Extra GST Payment 2024 offers financial support to eligible singles, couples, and families with children. It aims to help low and moderate-income Canadians manage rising living costs.
What is the Extra GST Payment?
In 2024, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will give extra GST payments to help Canadians. These tax-free payments cover rising living costs based on your income and family size. They aim to ease the GST burden on low-income households.
Payment Amounts
- Single Individuals: $496
- Married/Common-Law Couples: $650
- Children (under 18): $171 per child
Income Threshold
If your annual net income exceeds $35,000, the extra payment amount decreases by 2% for each additional dollar of income. Payments vary by province due to different GST rates.
Important Dates
The specific payment dates will be announced by the CRA.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Extra GST Payment, you must:
- File your income tax return with the CRA.
- Have a net income and family size within the federal income threshold.
All We Know
- Grocery Rebate Supplement: This payment also acts as a grocery rebate to assist with the rising cost of groceries due to inflation.
- Federal GST Increase: The federal GST has been increased by 9%, effective January 2024, impacting the cost of goods and services.
- Tax Exemption: The extra payment is tax-free and does not need to be repaid.
How to Apply
File your income tax return to be automatically considered for this extra payment.