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 - removed for consumers April 1, 2025
Nova Scotia affordable living tax credit
Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Credit
Saskatchewan Low-income Tax Credit
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 Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit
RC4210 Related Provincial and Territorial Programs
Tax tip: File a tax return even if you don't have taxable income.