Benefits
6 articles in Benefits. Each verified against an official source and linked to a calculator.
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Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) Eligibility and Amount (2026)
Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable federal credit for low-income workers. 2026 max: ~$1,605 single, ~$2,772 family, +$828 disability supplement. Paid quarterly via ACWB.
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GIS Eligibility and Income Cutoffs (2026)
Q1 2026 GIS max is $1,108.74/month single, $667.41 if spouse on OAS. Income cutoff is $22,488 for singles. GIS reduces ~$0.50 per dollar of non-OAS income. TFSA withdrawals don't count.
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EI Maximum Insurable Earnings and Premium Rate (2026)
2026 EI MIE is $68,900. Employee rate 1.63% outside Quebec, 1.30% in Quebec. Maximum 2026 employee premium $1,123.07 outside Quebec.
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Disability Tax Credit Eligibility and Federal Amount (2026)
2026 federal Disability Tax Credit base amount is $10,138, generating $1,521 federal tax reduction. Apply via Form T2201. Unlocks RDSP, Child Disability Benefit, and other programs.
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Canada Child Benefit Maximum Amounts (2026)
Maximum CCB July 2025-June 2026: $7,997/year per child under 6, $6,748/year ages 6-17. Full benefit if family net income under $37,487. Tax-free monthly.
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GST/HST Credit Amount and Income Limits (2026)
Maximum 2026 GST/HST credit is $533 single, $698 couple, $184 per child under 19. Tax-free quarterly. CRA calculates automatically; no application needed.