Gst Payment Dates 2024 – Climate (Action, incentive) Benefit Payment Date 2024 –

The  article covers all the important payment dates for various financial benefits and incentives in 2024. It will include essential dates such as Climate Action Incentive Payment Dates, GST Payment Dates, Climate Rebate Payment Dates, Benefit Payment Dates, Carbon Tax Payment Dates, and CRA Payment Dates for the year 2024. Additionally, specific focus will be given to GST Payments in July 2024 and Trillium Payment Dates. This article aims to provide readers with a clear understanding of when they can expect to receive these payments throughout the year, ensuring they stay informed and prepared.

Who Qualifies for the Canada Child Benefit ?

Criteria for Eligibility :

1. Child’s Residence : You live with a child under 18 years of age.
2. Primary Caregiver : You are primarily responsible for the child’s care and upbringing.
   • See who qualifies as primarily responsible.
3. Residency : You are a resident of Canada for tax purposes, or your spouse or common-law partner meets certain criteria:
   • Canadian citizen
   • Permanent resident
   • Protected person
   • Temporary resident residing in Canada for the previous 18 months with a valid permit in the 19th month
   • Registered under the Indian Act
4. Exclusion : You cannot receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for a foster child during months when Children’s Special Allowances (CSA) are payable.

Eligibility for Kinship or Close Relationship Programs :

You may qualify for the CCB if you care for a child under a kinship or close relationship program from Canadian, provincial, territorial, or Indigenous governing bodies, provided CSA is not payable for the child.

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) :

• Payment Dates :
  • January 19, 2024
  • February 20, 2024
  • March 20, 2024
  • April 19, 2024
  • May 17, 2024
  • June 20, 2024
  • July 19, 2024
  • August 20, 2024
  • September 20, 2024
  • October 18, 2024
  • November 20, 2024
  • December 13, 2024

Responsibilities of the Primary Caregiver :

1. Supervising the child’s daily activities and needs
2. Ensuring the child’s medical needs are met
3. Arranging childcare when necessary

Presumption for Female Parent :

In households with two individuals who are spouses or common-law partners, the female parent is presumed to be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of all children. Therefore, she should apply for the CCB. However, if the other parent is primarily responsible, they should apply and submit a signed letter from the female parent confirming their responsibility.

For same-sex parents, only one parent should apply for all children in the household.

Child Custody Arrangements and Benefits

Shared Custody Determination:

Considerations for determining shared custody :

• Equal time spent between parents (40% to 60%)
• Majority of time spent with one parent (more than 60%)
• Majority of time spent with the other parent (less than 40%)
• Temporary change in custody (e.g., summer period)

Eligibility for the GST/HST Credit

Age Requirement:

• You must generally be at least 19 years old to be eligible.

Criteria for Individuals Under 19:

• If you are under 19, you must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period:
  • Have (or had) a spouse or common-law partner
  • Be (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your child

Residency:

• You must be a Canadian resident for income tax purposes during:
  • The month before the CRA makes a payment
  • At the beginning of the month the CRA makes a payment

Payment Schedule:

• GST/HST credit payments are typically made by the CRA in July, October, January, and April.

Example – Eligibility Period for New Residents:

• Refer to Payment dates for more detailed information.

Shared Custody Situation:

• Parents in a shared custody situation may be eligible for half of the GST/HST credit for that child. This also applies to any related provincial and territorial credit. See Custody arrangements and your benefits for further details.

Exceptions for Child Welfare Agency Responsibility :

• If a child welfare agency is legally, physically, or financially responsible for a child, you are generally not eligible for the GST/HST credit for that child.

Leaving an Abusive or Violent Situation:

• You can receive benefit and credit payments without endangering yourself or your family. Visit Getting benefits and credits when in an abusive or violent situation for more information.