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When Does the CRA Update Your Benefits? The July Benefit Year

The CRA recalculates the Canada child benefit every July, using your tax return from the previous year. Payments from July 2026 to June 2027 are based on your 2025 return. Filing by April 30 keeps your benefits from being interrupted in July.

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The payment period

Each benefit year runs from July 1 to June 30 and uses the "base year" tax return from the year before. For example, July 2026 to June 2027 uses 2025 income.

Changes during the year

Your CCB is also recalculated if either parent's return is reassessed, your marital status changes, the number of eligible children changes, or you report another change in circumstances.

Don't miss the deadline

If you file late, payments may stop until your return is assessed. The CCB is also indexed to inflation each July.

Phone numbers

CRA benefits enquiries

1-800-387-1193

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time

Related

Canada Child Benefit (CCB) Payment Dates 2026 Remaining 2026 dates: November 20 and December 11. The CCB, including related provincial and territorial child benefits, is paid monthly, usually around the 20th. December's payment comes early, on December 11. How to Pay Back a CRA Benefit Overpayment (CCB, GST/HST Credit) If the CRA recalculates your benefits and finds you were overpaid, it sends a notice with a remittance voucher. Pay online through your bank using your SIN as the account number, let the CRA take it from future benefits or refunds, or call 1-888-863-8662 to set up a payment plan. Tax Filing Deadlines in Canada: When Your Return Is Due Most people must file and pay by April 30. For your 2026 return, that is April 30, 2027. If you or your spouse are self-employed, the filing deadline is June 15, but any balance owing is still due April 30. Tax season for 2025 returns opened February 23, 2026.

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