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Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)

The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. The CCTB may include the

The Children's Special Allowances (CSA) program provides payments to federal and provincial agencies and institutions (e.g., children's aid societies) that care for children.

New: The Automated Benefits Application is a joint partnership between the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Vital Statistics Agency (VSA) of the participating province/territory.

Use My Account to view specific payment and balance information related to your Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), GST/HST credit and related provincial and territorial programs

Use Quick Access to view your tax return status, RRSP deduction limit, and the status of your benefit payments

Last payment: November 20, 2009
Next payment: December 11, 2009


My Account allows you to manage your benefits and credits, and apply for the CCTB online. You can also use Quick Access to view the status of your benefit and credit payments.

New: You have received an overpayment and have an amount owing? Make your payment online using the Canada Revenue Agency's My Payment option.

Forms and publications - Child and Family Benefits

For more information about the CCTB, please see the topics below: