Contacting the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) about benefit payments can help you resolve questions about missing deposits, payment dates, eligibility, direct deposit and account information. The CRA manages several important federal benefits and tax credits that millions of Canadians receive every year. This guide explains how to contact CRA about benefit payments, when you should…
Finding the correct Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) contact number can help you resolve questions about benefit payments, tax credits, direct deposit, applications and account information. The CRA manages several federal benefit programs, and the correct contact method depends on the type of assistance you need. This guide explains how to contact the CRA about benefits,…
If your expected Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) benefit payment has not arrived, there are several steps you should take before assuming there is a problem. In many cases, delayed payments are caused by banking issues, eligibility reviews, address changes or temporary processing delays. This guide explains how to determine whether your CRA benefit payment is…
If your GST/HST Credit payment has not arrived on the expected payment date, there are several possible reasons for the delay. In most cases, the issue is temporary and is resolved after the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) completes its processing or receives updated information. This guide explains the most common reasons why a GST/HST Credit…
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit designed to provide financial support to eligible low-income workers and families across Canada. Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the benefit helps supplement employment income and may be received through advance payments and your annual tax return. Understanding when CWB payments are issued, how…
The Home Buyers’ Amount is a non-refundable tax credit that helps eligible Canadians reduce the cost of purchasing their first home. Buying a home can be one of the largest financial decisions you’ll ever make. The Home Buyers’ Amount provides valuable tax relief to first-time home buyers and certain individuals with disabilities. This guide explains…
The Climate Action Incentive (CAI) was a federal payment designed to help offset the cost of carbon pricing for eligible Canadians living in participating provinces. While the federal carbon pricing framework has evolved in recent years, many Canadians continue searching for information about previous Climate Action Incentive payments, eligibility requirements and related provincial programs. This…
The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help eligible low and modest-income Canadians offset part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) they pay during the year. In 2026, this payment is especially important because the GST/HST Credit will transition to…