- The quarterly GST/HST credit will be renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) starting July 2026.
- The benefit’s eligibility, payment structure, and calculation will stay the same, but payments will be tax-free and aimed at low
- and modest-income individuals and families.
- The benefit amount will increase by 25% from 2026 to 2031.
- You must file your 2025 tax return to be considered automatically for the benefit and related provincial/territorial programs.
Source: canada.ca
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