Filing for Families: The Key to Your Canada Child Benefit (Part 2/5)

For parents and guardians, filing a tax return is non-negotiable if you want to receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). This is a tax-free monthly payment that helps eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18.

Your CCB Depends on It! The CRA calculates your CCB payments based on your family's adjusted net income, which they can only determine when you and your spouse or common-law partner file a tax return.

The Bottom Line: To start receiving the CCB, you need to file. To continue receiving it, you and your partner must file your returns every single year, even if you have no income to report. Skipping a year can lead to your CCB payments being stopped or interrupted. So, for the sake of your family's finances, make filing a priority.

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/taxes/income-tax/personal-income-tax/who-should-file-tax.html