New and improved benefits and credits Canada child benefit (CCB) –The CCB is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under the age of 18. The CCB might include the child disability benefit and any related provincial and territorial programs. It replaces the Canada child tax benefit, national child benefit supplement and the universal child care benefit. Northern residents deductions – If you have lived, on a permanen

Six things to avoid at tax time Tips from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) could save you time and money! At tax time, avoid the following six things: 1. Not doing your taxes Even if you have not received income for 2016, you should still file your income tax and benefit return. You may be eligible for a refund, credits and benefits such as the Canada child benefit and the goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit. To get your benefit and credit payments, yo