- Updated guidance on GST/HST credit for low or modest income residents issued by Canada Revenue Agency on July 4
- Eligibility rules include residency, age, marital status, and dependent children
- Application requires a social insurance number and filing a 2024 tax return
- Credit amounts for 2024 are up to C$533 for singles, C$698 for married or common-law partners, and C$184 per child under 19
- Payment schedule based on 2024 tax return is July 5, 2025, Oct 5, 2025, Jan 5, 2026, and April 5, 2026
- Procedures for notifying changes like marital status, dependents, or death of recipient for credit recalculation
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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