Tax Brief: Canada Child Benefit
The Government of Canada introduced the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), replacing existing federal child benefits. Effective July 2016, the CCB is a monthly payment paid to eligible families, helping them raise children under the age of 18. The CCB program is: • Simpler • Tax free and • More generous How does one apply for the CCB payments? No application required! All you need to do is make sure that you (and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable) properly filed your