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Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB)

The Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) is a refundable tax credit intended to provide tax relief for eligible working low‑income individuals and families who are already in the workforce and to encourage other Canadians to enter the workforce.

You can claim the WITB on line 453 of your 2009 Income Tax and Benefit Return. However, eligible individuals and families may be able to apply for the 2010 advance payments.

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



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

WITB advance payments dates:
April 1, 2010
July 5, 2010
October 5, 2010
January 5, 2011


My Account allows you to manage your benefits and credits online.

Forms and publications

Tax return