The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) tool helps Canadian families estimate their potential monthly payments for the 2026-2027 benefit period. Designed for parents and guardians of children under 18, this tool simplifies understanding the financial support available from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It's useful for budgeting and financial planning, ensuring families can maximize their benefits to support their children's upbringing.
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment made by the Canadian government to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. It is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is based on family net income.
To be eligible for the CCB, you must live with a child under 18, be primarily responsible for their care and upbringing, and be a Canadian resident for tax purposes. Your eligibility and the amount you receive are determined by your adjusted family net income from the previous tax year.
For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit period, eligible families could receive up to $8,157 per year for each child under six and up to $6,883 per year for each child aged 6 to 17. These amounts are subject to reduction based on your adjusted family net income.
The Canada Child Benefit is calculated by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) based on your adjusted family net income, the number of eligible children, and their ages. The benefit is reduced as your family net income increases above certain thresholds.