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Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit

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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

The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that helps individuals and families with low and modest incomes offset all or part of the GST or HST that they pay.

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.

Last payment: October 5, 2009
Next payment: January 5, 2010

My Account allows you to manage your benefits and credits 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 GST/HST credit, please see the topics below:

Frequently asked questions about the GST/HST credit

Application and eligibility Calculation and payments
Contact the CRA about your GST/HST credit Marital status
Shared eligibility Direct deposit
Validating benefits and credits

Calculation information

Benefits Calculator Calculation sheets
Guideline tables Payment amounts
Income levels
Date Modified: 2009-10-05

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