The GST/HST credit is a quarterly tax-free payment to eligible individuals on January 5, April 5, July 5, and October 5 each year.
Good and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is levied when you pay for most goods and services in Canada.
To help low- to moderate-income families offset the burden of this additional taxation, the federal government provides a credit that is paid out every quarter.
The GST/HST credit you receive is based on your income level during the previous taxation year-end and the number of children you have.
GST/HST Payment Dates for 2024
The GST payment dates in 2024 for GST/HST credits are:
- January 5, 2024
- April 5, 2024
- July 5, 2024
- October 4, 2024
You can receive your payments via direct deposit to your Canadian bank account. If you’d like to view your benefit information and amounts, you can use the CRA My Account Service.
How Much GST/HST Credit Will You Get?
The amount of GST/HST credit you receive depends on your individual (or family) net income and the number of children under age 19 in your household.
Payments are made on a July to June schedule and are based on your tax return for the previous year.
For example, for the July 2022 to June 2023 payment period, your 2021 tax return is used (i.e. your net income for 2021). For July 2023 to June 2024 payment period, your tax return for the 2022 taxation year applies.
If you are eligible to receive GST/HST credits based on your 2022 tax return, CRA would have sent you a GST/HST credit notice in July 2023.
How much GST will you get, and what is the income threshold when you receive nothing?
For the July 2023 to June 2024 payment period that is based on your 2022 net income, you will receive GST/HST credits when your family income is less than:
GST Payments: Income Threshold and Amounts
| Family structure | Adjusted family net income |
| Single person | $52,255 |
| A single parent with one child | $58,755 |
| A single parent with two children | $62,175 |
| A single parent with three children | $65,595 |
| A single parent with four children | $69,015 |
| Married/common-law couple with no children | $55,335 |
| Married/common-law couple with one child | $58,755 |
| Married/common-law couple with two children | $62,175 |
| Married/common-law couple with three children | $65,595 |
| Married/common-law couple with four children | $69,015 |
| *Source: Canada.ca | |
| Amounts using the 2022 Tax Return | July 2023 – June 2024 |
| Eligible adult | $325 |
| Each child under 19 | $171 |
| If you are married or have a common-law partner | $650 |
| Supplement for single adults | $171 |
| Phase-in threshold for the supplement for single adults without children | $10,544 |
| Phase-out threshold | $42,335 |
Single recipients can get up to $496; married couples can get up to $650, plus up to $171 per child under age 19.
CRA has this useful calculator to estimate your GST/HST credit.
Pro Hint: You need to file a tax return to qualify for the GST/HST credit. Submit a return even if you don’t have any income to report for the year.
If your circumstances change, e.g. your marital status or number of children, update your information by contacting the CRA directly or using My Account.
When your child turns 19, the CRA will recalculate your benefits, and your child may become eligible to receive the credit directly on the first payment date after their 19th birthday.
Eligibility for GST/HST Credit
You may be eligible to receive the GST/HST credit if you meet any of the following criteria:
- You are 19 years of age or older
- You have (or had) a spouse or common-law partner
- You are (or were) a parent and live (or lived) with your child
You must be a Canadian resident for income tax purposes and have a social insurance number (SIN) because the government uses your income tax return to determine whether or not you are eligible.
How To Apply for the GST/HST Credit
Since the 2014 taxation year, CRA automatically determines if you are eligible for GST/HST credit when you file your annual benefit and tax return.
You do not need to have any income to qualify.
Newcomers to Canada who have yet to file a tax return can apply for the GST/HST credit by following the steps below:
- If you have children, complete Form RC66.
- If you do not have children, complete Form RC151.
- Send the completed form to the CRA office in your province.
When you apply for the Canada Child Benefit, you will likely automatically receive the GST/HST credit for your child.
If your child’s GST/HST credit has not been added to your household credit, you can add them by:
- Applying for child benefits through your CRA My Account. You will need to add your child’s name, gender, date and place of birth. Or,
- Complete Form RC66 and mail it to the Canada Revenue Agency.
GST Credit Increase in 2024
The next GST payment increase is slated for July 2024.
Eligible Canadians received a one-time GST top-up earlier in 2023, referred to as a “Grocery Rebate.” The Grocery Rebate provided couples with two children with up to an extra $467, single individuals without children with up to an extra $234, and seniors with up to an extra $225.
What is the GST/HST Credit?
The GST is a federal tax levied on goods and services purchased in Canada.
Some provinces like Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia have incorporated the federal GST into their provincial sales tax regime to form the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
The GST is 5% and HST (including GST) is as follows:
- New Brunswick: 15%
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
- Nova Scotia: 15%
- Ontario: 13%
- Prince Edward Island: 15%
Provinces in which GST is collected separately charge their own provincial sales tax (PST) as follows:
- Manitoba: 7%
- Quebec: 9.975%
- Saskatchewan: 6%
- British Columbia: 7%
The following provinces and territories do not have a provincial sales tax, and only the 5% GST applies:
- Alberta
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon
Provincial Programs and GST/HST Credit
The following provincial programs are administered by the CRA in conjunction with GST/HST payments:
- BC climate action tax credit
- New Brunswick harmonized sales tax credit
- Newfoundland and Labrador income supplement
- Newfoundland and Labrador senior’s benefit
- Nova Scotia affordable living tax credit
- Ontario sales tax credit
- Prince Edward Island sales tax credit
- Saskatchewan low-income tax credit
If you qualify for any of these programs, your benefits are combined with your GST/HST credit payment.
Ontario’s sales tax credit is combined with the Ontario Trillium benefit.
GST/HST Credit FAQs
Some of the popular questions relating to GST/HST credits are:
Typically, GST/HST credit payments are made on the fifth day (on or before) of July, October, January, and April. Allow up to 10 working days before you contact CRA if you haven’t yet received your benefit on the GST/HST due dates.
Yes, the GST payment amount will likely increase in July 2024, when it will be indexed to inflation.
A single individual would qualify for the GST/HST credit in the first half of 2024 if their income in 2022 was less than $52,255. For a couple with three children, the maximum threshold is $65,595. Refer to the table above for more scenarios for thresholds applicable until June 2024.
Yes, your net income (individual or household) and the number of children under age 19 in your case determine how much GST credit you receive.
Yes, you can get retroactive payments for GST/HST credit for up to 3 years. A request for retroactive payments can be made under the taxpayer relief provisions of the Income Tax Act, and you will need to file your income tax returns for those years.
You can use the calculator provided by the government here.
If you have received a GST/HST credit overpayment, the CRA will send you a GST remittance form with the balance you owe. They will also deduct future GST/HST credit payments or income tax refunds until you have paid back the overpayment.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a combination of three credits, including the Northern Ontario energy credit, Ontario energy and property tax credit, and Ontario sales tax credit. Payments are issued on the 10th of each month.
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my income for 2018 is21.926. i did not get the g.s.t. refund on the 3rd. of january 2020
i believe that the payment is paid to your bank account if that is set up, if not you will get a cheque in the mail the following week.
I didnt get my GST on January 3rd
Neither did I and I’m registered for bank deposit. I’m on disability and have no idea why it didn’t come
GST refund is 4 times a year??? I don’t know what the government of Canada is doing but last year they over sent me GST refund in which I had to repay some back. Now I noticed this year they seem to be doing it again as I already received 2 refund cheques, Jan.3, 2020 $77.93 and Jan.13, 2020 $111.27. Looks like I better not deposit them until I give them a call because I dont want them sending me another notice that I owe them money when they are the ones making a mistake. It beats me how a mistake like this can happen now for the second year???
But for the fact that the payment of $77.93 on Jan 03rd is much less than the one you received on January 13th; I’d have thought that the 1st was for GST and the 2nd was for GST (Trillium) …. But in my experience with these payments, the GST(deposited around the 5th of month)is always much higher than the HST, deposited around the 10th day of the month). This is easily answered by now though. If the Feb., Mar. deposits are exactly the same or close as the January 13th deposit, then likely that is the amount you’re meant to recieve and not an error. Otherwise and on the contrary, if either there were no similar deposits on the days right around the 10th of each month – then indeed these payments have likely been sent in error and sadly will probably need to be reimbursed. (BTW – I completely agree that we should not be liable for any government errors, and as a result should be considered as”an error in the account holder’s favor.”
Erin Signi
What is going on, Ive had no luck with any government chqs. I ve been trying to leave Vancouver to Vernon for 8 months. every time i get a head i get, I get strung around by government many problems are my income is only 365$ that s it. Jobs waiting for me to apply in person 6 hours away I have 50 50 shared custody. chq not deposited or they close an account my bank card not working now GST not mailed out to my father s address again because i m looking to relocate closer to my kids. my kids lines or down there school says there sick. I feel like i have led in my boots chip in my body when i head the direction i want my body is shaking like a magnet. False charge by my father who has been showing signs of mental stress confusion and repeating his days over and over again.They listen to him who is extremely sic. No phone no no home. I m i working for them and not aware. I ve lost everything everything and still alive. So why is the Canadian government sending wrong info to everyone i know family and friends love. I completely on my own and 0$ again. Stop now if it the governmemt i dont owe you any anything no explation no help and no time served. Most of us are being victims do to poor work ethics from some govenment employees. Human rights complains again i ll go. I ve almost died like many on the streets or unsafe areas do to lack of properly care for citizens Canadian from Government. But to the shelter to find answers from bank government and try to relocated my children again.
You cant tell me they messed up again. I cant find my gst chq never mailed out or my father is confused i told the police he was sick.I got arrested for caring for my father who is my and families responsibility. WHAT
I ll call again last year they had it organized to be mailed out to my fathers address or direct deposit to my bank. It s been a year I ve been trying to get answers?
computers messed up again so stupid
I came to Canada on 2019 and I filed my taxes last week for the year 2019. Do I still have to send a separate GST/HST Credit Application? Or is it for only without income to file?
Is government pension considered part of family income? My wife earned $45k in 2019 and I receive a pension from CPP. Does this exclude us from receiving a GST rebate?
@Allen: Yes, your government pension is considered to be taxable income.
If I filed my 2018 taxes late will I still get the gst increase for COVID even if it’s July already?
@Kayla: Difficult to say. I would suggest you call CRA directly as the GST increase is not part of their regular program and no one really knows if they will be paying this in arrears.
When does the Covid 19 bonus to GST take effect. I got both GST and HST already and no extra.
Does this boost effect the april gst cheque or the july one?
@Lyle: I believe the extra payment for GST credit and CCB will occur on a separate date in May…date yet to be announced.
Does the gst credit for covid 19 only applies for those who are qualified?
@Neng: I believe the extra payment will only go to those individuals who already qualify for GST credit.
I qualify for GST and I recieved a deposit on the 3rd but never received the second one on the 9th? How would I contact anyone to find out if there is a reason I didn’t?
These are the payment dates coming: April 3, May 4, July 3,
October 5, January 5(2021) Extra $100 per payment/cheque
Very curious… As many other Canadian citizens are; times have proved tough amid this horrible moment in time. Would anyone have a more definitive answer as to the actual date or dates in which the GST “boost” will actually be deposited in our bank accounts?
Additionally, is there a proposed “top-up” for CPP recipients? Also, are the payments to be a one time, lump sum occurence or will they be spread out over the fiscal tax year?
@David: I don’t think there’s a CPP top-up. CPP is directly from worker’s contributions so boosting payments to any degree will throw things off-balance. The easiest way to help is through direct payments like the economic response benefit as well as through social programs like the GST credit.
But for the fact that the payment of $77.93 on Jan 03rd is much less than the one you received on January 13th; I’d have thought that the 1st was for GST and the 2nd was for GST (Trillium) …. But in my experience with these payments, the GST(deposited around the 5th of month)is always much higher than the HST, deposited around the 10th day of the month). This is easily answered by now though. If the Feb., Mar. deposits are exactly the same or close as the January 13th deposit, then likely that is the amount you’re meant to recieve and not an error. Otherwise and on the contrary, if either there were no similar deposits on the days right around the 10th of each month – then indeed these payments have likely been sent in error and sadly will probably need to be reimbursed. (BTW – I completely agree that we should not be liable for any government errors, and as a result should be considered as”an error in the account holder’s favor.”
I qualified for gst from 2019-2020 starting in July I am no longer eligible.
Do I get that payment in May still?
@Jo: Yes, I would think so.
Hello my name is Patricia melbrew do I get the 400 ex money on the April 3
How do those that depend on free tax clinics get this years taxes done please?
Hello, I recieve about 187$ quarterly for GST. How much will I receive for the month of April including the government boost? Thanks
@Merjina: THe post has been updated with some numbers provided by CRA.
Will we receive the government boost on our April 3 gst checks
@Trina: The boost comes on April 9, 2020.
How much would a couple with a 13yr old get on April 9th??
Hi Enoch..
I came to Canada in Nov 2019 n has filed
Zero tax return last month.
1. Am I eligible for GST/HST credit ?
2. Do I have to fill out a separate application for that ?
3. Any idea how much would I get … if I am eligible?
Many thanks in advance. I am new to this country, so have no idea of how this works.
Your help will be much appreciated.
I’m a single father of 1 child. Still haven’t received the far boost yet and its the 14 th who do I contact?
Sorry meant gst . I received my reg gst. Already. ??
As of 2020 I am no longer a Canadian resident, however I did pay and file taxes in Canada in both 2018 and 2019. I still received the GST/HST double payment on April 9th.
The CRA is aware that I am no longer a resident and has already stopped my trillium benefit payments. Is this a mistake? Did I receive the GST/HST payment on April 9th by mistake???
Deceased receive a GST/HST credit cheque on April 9th . T1 final returns have been filed and CRA notified about date of death.
Recd extra payment of GSTbecause of COVID but my sister got more then .IS it different
because of income?
Identify know who to call to ask about where my GSt is ?
I received my gst coved benefit cheque. Will I still receive my usual quarterly cheque’s?
@Cathy: Yes, the quarterly GST payment will continue as long as you meet the standard eligibility requirement.
I did not receive the amount I should have according to CRA website and according to my 2018 assessment. I have spoken to 2 different employees and they both could not give me an explanation. I only received $290, however, my annual GST/HST credit is higher. What else can I do?
I also only received $290 and not the $548 I should have. I can’t get an explanation anywhere.
Hi , after I had my taxes done for 2019 I am now eligible for the gst
I did get the regular gst payment on line the 7
Will I also get the covid 19 extra gst ?
Because it hasn’t come yet 🙁
I dd not get my GST payment on July 3,2020. I am registered and it always comes into my account at the Scotia.
Where is my gst
Could be up to 10 business days after oct 5th
I didn’t get my extra $100. Does it come separate?
Never had my gst for long time
When is the April gst cheque coming for April still waiting???
When GST falls on à Monday when is it deposited in direct deposit?
I was supposed to get my direct deposit today July 5th.Is there a reason why?
If I filed 2020 taxes on June 17 will I get all my payments?
Ctcb gst ect?
@Cora: Yes, you should, however, some payments may be delayed.
My husband and I have been separated for over 4 years.
I am disabled and reply on my CPP. My disability pension ceases July 2021.
When I asked the tax accountant about why I never receive the GST credit, he said it was included in my husband’s income tax and he receives the money.
How do I get my GST credit back?
Hello. So if I did my taxes a bit late last year, and only received one GST/HST payment. Will I get the other three payments all in one payment on Jan 5?
Hi there, I never get my GST for years what happened?
I’m getting $456 as a single person with 2 dependents under the age 19. Is this the right amount I should be getting for gst/hst?
Hello, I checked my CRA account a few days ago and it said in progress for my GST payment for July 5, 2022. Today, it did not go into my bank account, so I checked my CRA account again. It is now gone from the account section to payment section and says GST underpayment for June 16, 2022 (which was the date I filed my taxes. I got a refund, I do not owe anything). Now it shows I have a credit balance in my GST account. Why would they not deposit it like usual? Why sit as a credit? Will they send it to me? I am now concerned about my next two payments coming in the next couple of weeks for Trillium, and Climate Action. Thank you in advance for any help.
@Chrystal: This is a bit strange given you have received direct deposits in the past. Perhaps give it a few more days to see what happens or give them a call.
Haven’t received my direct deposit for July 5/2022 get?!
My story is a lot like the one mentioned above have direct deposit and have not received my GST payment for the 5th July 2022 and now it is the 9th and OTB comes for the 10 which I would normally already receive as well I get my checks about one day early every check I don’t understand?
are seniors getting double gst.
@Sandra: The increased GST benefit is not dependent on your age, so eligible seniors will receive the boost when it is paid. The payment date is not yet announced but it should be sometime this year.
How is the government doubling the HST for 2022 – 2023 when to-day is our last payment for the year ?
@Ilona: I assume they will have another payment date before the end of the year. This date has not yet been announced.
When will our gst increase for 2022
@Shelley: If you are an eligible recipient for the GST credit this benefit payment cycle, you can expect an increase in 2022.
The cheque on the 13th of January is the Carbon Tax!
How is it that I only make 13000.00 a year and I only get 92.00 $
Everybody talking about getting a HST booster this year. I’m a single mom with low income. Why HSTjust regular payment????
@Chantal: The GST/HST credit was increased in July. That amount stays the same until when it is again revised in July 2024.