Canada’s Extra GST Payment 2025 – Eligibility, Amount, And Payment Schedule

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has introduced a one-time extra GST/HST payment for 2025 to support Canadians facing rising costs. This top-up is automatically added to existing GST/HST credits and does not require a separate application.

How the Extra GST Payment Works

• The payment targets individuals and families with low to modest incomes who already qualify for the regular GST/HST credit.
• CRA uses your latest tax return to assess eligibility—filing is essential to qualify.
• The one-time boost is layered on top of your quarterly federal payment.

Eligibility Criteria

To receive this extra credit:

• Be a Canadian resident in both the month prior to and the month of payment.
• Have filed your 2024 tax return.
• Meet the low or modest income thresholds used by CRA.
• Register as you normally would for the GST/HST credit—no additional application is needed.

Potential Payment Amounts

Recipient Type	Federal Base (Quarter)	Maximum with Provincial Top-Up
Individual	$133.25	Up to $575.50
Family of Four	$266.50	Higher amounts may apply

• The federal base is $133.25 per quarter for individuals, or $266.50 for a family of four.
• With provincial top-ups, the total quarterly benefit can rise to $575.50, depending on your province or territory.

Payment Schedule

• GST/HST credits—including the extra payment—are issued four times a year:
  • January 3, 2025
  • April 4, 2025
  • July 4, 2025
  • October 3, 2025
• The exact date for the extra GST payment may align with these quarterly disbursements, but CRA will confirm officially.
• You can check your payment status via CRA My Account or the Canada.ca portal.

Why This Extra Credit Matters

With inflation squeezing household budgets, even modest relief like a one-time GST/HST boost can ease the burden on essentials like rent, groceries, and utilities. Having the credit automatically combined with regular payments ensures accessibility and simplicity for those who need it most.

The 2025 extra GST/HST payment represents meaningful support for low- and modest-income Canadians—requiring no new applications, only that you have filed your 2024 return.

With potential quarterly amounts reaching up to $575.50, this top-up could make a tangible difference in everyday living costs. Stay tuned for confirmation from CRA and check your account regularly to ensure you receive it.

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