GST Payment Dates 2025 : The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has set its very next date of payment on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the year 2025 so that it can provide relief to low-income and middle-income families. The GST credit is structured to reimburse particular Canadian families for consumption taxes as well as meet a small portion of financial needs through quarterly payments. The latest announcement covers the date of the next extra payment, the estimated figure recipients will receive, and what it takes to qualify.
What Is The GST Benefit?
GST is a tax-exempt benefit from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help people and families with lower and middle income meet the challenge posed by the increase in price of goods and services. It is based on one’s income tax return, automatically issuing any payment to qualified individuals.
Next Extra Payment Date For 2025
April 5, 2025. That is the date that CRA would credit the next GST payment. This payment is included in the regular quarterly schedule payments that feature those given during January, April, July, and October. Payment for regular beneficiaries will also be able to claim an additional one-off payment in April 2025 as the government continues to contend with the increased cost of living.
Payment Amounts
The exact figure of your GST credit will depend on both your income and the size of your family, however, the breakdown of maximum payments in 2025 is as follows:
- Individuals: Up to “$496/annually”.
- Couples: Up to “$992/annually” (combined).
- Per Child: Added “$260 per child” under 19 years of age.
April of 2025 is expected to see the extra payment of “$150- 250,” thereby, giving enough cushion against inflationary pressures.
Criteria Of Eligibility
In order to be eligible for the GST amount in the year 2025, the following must be done:
- Threshold of income : You may not earn above the income threshold for your household size that is set by the CRA to qualify on your 2024 income tax return.
- Residency : You must be a resident in Canada for income tax purposes until the beginning and end of the 2024 tax year.
- Age : Must be 19 years old or older; under 19 requires meeting certain criteria, such as having a child or getting married.
How To Check Your Eligibility And Payment
- Digital : Sign in to your CRA My Account and check the status of your eligibility and payment.
- CRA Mobile App : Download the CRA Mobile App to instantly access GST payment information.
- Contact CRA : Call the CRA helpline at “1-800-387-1193” for assistance with GST payments.
What Happens When You Can’t Receive Your Payment?
- Confirm Information: Make a note of your personal details, including banking information, is correct with the CRA.
- File your taxes. You will miss the GST payment if you haven’t filled in your 2024 tax return. Fill it in right away to be eligible.
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