Some provinces have tax-free (non-taxable) credits/payments which are paid in combination with the GST/HST credit. Some of them are paid quarterly, and others are paid annually. The credits provided by provinces are:
BC Climate Action Tax Credit - final payment April 2025
New Brunswick Harmonized Sales Tax Credit
Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement
Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors' Benefit
Northwest Territories Cost of Living Offset
Nova Scotia affordable living tax credit
Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Credit
Saskatchewan Low-income Tax Credit
Yukon Government Carbon Price Rebate - Individuals
To receive these credits, you and your spouse must file a tax return, even if there is no income to report. Eligibility for these credits is based on adjusted family net income.
Canada Carbon Rebate - final payment April 2025
RC4210 GST/HST Credit and Climate Action Incentive Payment
RC4210 Related Provincial and Territorial Programs
Tax tip: File a tax return even if you don't have taxable income.