Don't Miss a Beat: Your Guide to Upcoming CRA Benefit Payment Dates in 2025 (Part 1)

Here's a quick look at the upcoming payment dates for some of the most common federal benefits for the remainder of 2025:

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 18 years of age.

Next Payment Date (June 2025): June 20, 2025

Upcoming 2025 Payment Dates:

• July 18, 2025

• August 20, 2025

• September 19, 2025

• October 20, 2025

• November 20, 2025

• December 12, 2025

GST/HST Credit

Next Payment Date (June 2025): No payment in June. The last payment was April 4, 2025.

Upcoming 2025 Payment Dates:

• July 4, 2025

• October 3, 2025

  
  

Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB)

For residents of Ontario, the OTB combines the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Northern Ontario Energy Credit, and the Ontario Sales Tax Credit into one monthly payment. Next Payment Date (June 2025): June 10, 2025 (If you receive monthly payments)

Upcoming 2025 Payment Dates (Monthly Payments):

• July 10, 2025

• August 8, 2025

• September 10, 2025

• October 10, 2025

• November 10, 2025

• December 10, 2025

Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB)

This benefit supports families in Alberta.

Next Payment Date (June 2025): No payment in June. The last payment was May 27, 2025.

Upcoming 2025 Payment Dates:

• August 27, 2025

• November 27, 2025

Important Reminders:

Direct Deposit: To ensure you receive your payments on time, sign up for direct deposit through your CRA My Account.

File Your Taxes: To be eligible for many of these benefits, you must file your income tax and benefit return every year, even if you have no income.

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/benefit-payment-dates.html