WHAT IS THE CANADA CHILD TAX BENEFIT (CCTB)? HOW TO APPLY? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

[hmisabpk]

WHAT IS THE CANADA CHILD TAX BENEFIT (CCTB)? HOW TO APPLY? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

What is the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)?
The CCTB provides money to eligible families to help them with the costs of raising children.
You have to be eligible to receive the CCTB. One of the requirements is that you are a Canadian resident for tax purposes. (This is not the same as residency for immigration purposes)

How much will I receive?
The CCTB includes a basic benefit, a National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) and a Child Disability Benefit (CDB).

The amount you receive is based on:
• The number of qualified children you have, and their ages;
• Where you live in Canada;
• Your adjusted family net income for the previous tax year; and
• Your child's eligibility for the disability amount.
You can use the Child and Family Benefits Online Calculator to get an estimate of the amount you may receive. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/icbc/simnet/cctbCurrent-e
Many community agencies can help you find information about child and family tax benefits.

Canada child tax benefit (CCTB)
The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. The CCTB may include the
• National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS)
• Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/menu-eng.html

National Child Benefit (NCBS)
The National Child Benefit is a joint initiative of the federal, provincial, and territorial governments that will:
• help prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty;
• promote attachment to the workforce by ensuring that families will always be better off as a result of working; and
• reduce overlap and duplication of government programs and services.

In July 1998, the Government of Canada enhanced the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) by introducing the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS). This supplement is the federal government's contribution to the National Child Benefit initiative.
The pamphlet entitled Canada Child Benefits contains more information about the National Child Benefit Supplement.
At : http://www.nationalchildbenefit.ca/eng/home.shtml

Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
Use My Account to view specific payment and balance information related to your Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), GST/HST credit and related provincial and territorial programs

Use Quick Access to view your tax return status, RRSP deduction limit, and the status of your benefit payments

The UCCB is designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. The UCCB is for children under the age of 6 years and is paid in instalments of $100 per month per child.

Enrolment for the UCCB is processed through the Canada Child Benefits application or by applying online on My Account by using the Apply for child benefits service.
Where I can find the full booklet haven't received? Canada Child Benefits : T4114

HTML: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-e.html
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-12e.pdf


Children's Special Allowances (CSA)
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/csfct-eng.html
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/dsblty-eng.html


How and Who can apply:

If you or your suppose
• Become a new resident or retuned resident in last 2 years
• Become Canadian citizen less than 12 months or
• Are as Defined in the immigration and refugee protection Act


For CCTB application package you will get at the time of landing (booklet T4114) , it is also available at all neighbourhood offices, service Canada, CRA and can be download from like below:


You need to fill these forms (1-3) for CCTB , UCCB, income statement and Direct deposit.

1. Canada Child Benefits Application (Form RC66)
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66/rc66-12e.pdf
PDF fillable: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66/rc66-fill-12e.pdf

2. Status in Canada / Statement of income (Form RC66SCH) and
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66sch/rc66sch-11e.pdf
PDF fillable: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66sch/rc66sch-fill-11e.pdf

3. Direct deposit request – Individual (Form T1-DD)
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1-dd_1/t1-dd(1)-12e.pdf
PDF fillable : http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1-dd_1/t1-dd(1)-fill-12e.pdf



For more information
For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/benefits or call 1-800-387-1193.
To get all forms and publications, go to www.cra.gc.ca/forms or call 1-800-959-2221.

Where do you send this form? - Check the address on form RC66



Hope that helps,



hmisabpk

 

[mehulca]

Thanks for sharing such a vital information for benefit of forum members. Can I apply for the same immediately on landing?

 

[hmisabpk]

Thanks for sharing such a vital information for benefit of forum members. Can I apply for the same immediately on landing?

Hi mehulca,

Yes - You should apply immediately. However, process will take 90 days / or you will get benefit within 90 days(all together)

hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[mehulca]

Hi mehulca,

Yes - You should apply immediately. However, process will take 90 days / or you will get benefit within 90 days(all together)

hope that helps,

hmisabpk

Thanks for reply.

1 more question. At the time of landing, I won't have filed any tax return in canada, then how much CCTB per month I will get and how the same will be calculated?

 

[phdmaker]

Another great work sir !

Thanks alot as this gonna help to many immigrants for sure.

 

[hmisabpk]

Thanks for reply.
1 more question. At the time of landing, I won't have filed any tax return in canada, then how much CCTB per month I will get and how the same will be calculated?

Hi mehulca,

You have to enter your previous years income when you file your tax return. It will be determine on year 2011 income if you are filling for 2013.

Enter your information and income to get the rough amount that you will be eligible to receive.


http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/icbc/simnet/cctbCurrent-e


hope that helps,


hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Another great work sir !

Thanks alot as this gonna help to many immigrants for sure.

Hi phdmaker,

Thank you for nice word and appreciation.


hmisabpk

 

[Kcsider]

Thanks for sharing,

Please confirm if one need to disclose the income generated in previous years from the country of origin in order to be eligible for the CCTB.

Kcsider

 

[PalNP]

WHAT IS THE CANADA CHILD TAX BENEFIT (CCTB)? HOW TO APPLY? ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

What is the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)?
The CCTB provides money to eligible families to help them with the costs of raising children.
You have to be eligible to receive the CCTB. One of the requirements is that you are a Canadian resident for tax purposes. (This is not the same as residency for immigration purposes)

How much will I receive?
The CCTB includes a basic benefit, a National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) and a Child Disability Benefit (CDB).

The amount you receive is based on:
• The number of qualified children you have, and their ages;
• Where you live in Canada;
• Your adjusted family net income for the previous tax year; and
• Your child's eligibility for the disability amount.
You can use the Child and Family Benefits Online Calculator to get an estimate of the amount you may receive. http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/icbc/simnet/cctbCurrent-e
Many community agencies can help you find information about child and family tax benefits.

Canada child tax benefit (CCTB)
The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. The CCTB may include the
• National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS)
• Child Disability Benefit (CDB)

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/menu-eng.html

National Child Benefit (NCBS)
The National Child Benefit is a joint initiative of the federal, provincial, and territorial governments that will:
• help prevent and reduce the depth of child poverty;
• promote attachment to the workforce by ensuring that families will always be better off as a result of working; and
• reduce overlap and duplication of government programs and services.

In July 1998, the Government of Canada enhanced the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) by introducing the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS). This supplement is the federal government's contribution to the National Child Benefit initiative.
The pamphlet entitled Canada Child Benefits contains more information about the National Child Benefit Supplement.
At : http://www.nationalchildbenefit.ca/eng/home.shtml

Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)
Use My Account to view specific payment and balance information related to your Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB), GST/HST credit and related provincial and territorial programs

Use Quick Access to view your tax return status, RRSP deduction limit, and the status of your benefit payments

The UCCB is designed to help Canadian families, as they try to balance work and family life, by supporting their child care choices through direct financial support. The UCCB is for children under the age of 6 years and is paid in instalments of $100 per month per child.

Enrolment for the UCCB is processed through the Canada Child Benefits application or by applying online on My Account by using the Apply for child benefits service.
Where I can find the full booklet haven't received? Canada Child Benefits : T4114

HTML: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-e.html
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4114/t4114-12e.pdf


Children's Special Allowances (CSA)
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/csfct-eng.html
Child Disability Benefit (CDB)
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/bnfts/dsblty-eng.html


How and Who can apply:

If you or your suppose
• Become a new resident or retuned resident in last 2 years
• Become Canadian citizen less than 12 months or
• Are as Defined in the immigration and refugee protection Act


For CCTB application package you will get at the time of landing (booklet T4114) , it is also available at all neighbourhood offices, service Canada, CRA and can be download from like below:


You need to fill these forms (1-3) for CCTB , UCCB, income statement and Direct deposit.

1. Canada Child Benefits Application (Form RC66)
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66/rc66-12e.pdf
PDF fillable: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66/rc66-fill-12e.pdf

2. Status in Canada / Statement of income (Form RC66SCH) and
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66sch/rc66sch-11e.pdf
PDF fillable: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/rc66sch/rc66sch-fill-11e.pdf

3. Direct deposit request – Individual (Form T1-DD)
PDF: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1-dd_1/t1-dd(1)-12e.pdf
PDF fillable : http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/tf/t1-dd_1/t1-dd(1)-fill-12e.pdf



For more information
For more information, go to www.cra.gc.ca/benefits or call 1-800-387-1193.
To get all forms and publications, go to www.cra.gc.ca/forms or call 1-800-959-2221.

Where do you send this form? - Check the address on form RC66



Hope that helps,



hmisabpk

Perfect and Thanx for sharing!

Pal

 

[Jonudcastro]

When you say 'income' for previous years, would that be salaried income or income from other sources and would this be for income from long term gain which is anyway not taxable.