Families that are entitled to receive the Canada Child Benefit for April 2020 and still have an eligible child in their care in May 2020 will get up to $300 extra per child as part of their regular May 2020 payment.
This is a one-time benefit year (July 2019 to June 2020).
You will get the payment increase if you have an eligible child in your care in May, and you and your spouse/common-law partner (if applicable) have filed your 2018 tax return(s).
If you didn’t file your 2018 taxes, you won’t receive this payment. If you’re late in filing your 2018 taxes, you should file as soon as possible. You may be eligible for retroactive benefits and credits. The only way to get these benefits is by filing your return.
You don’t have to file your 2019 taxes to receive the Canada Child Benefit payment increase, but you should file them so you continue to get your benefits and credits for the 2020-2021 benefit year.
The amount you receive will be calculated based on information from the 2018 tax return(s) of you and your spouse/common-law partner (if applicable). If you are a newcomer to Canada from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2020, you and your spouse’s/common-law partner’s (if applicable) reported world income will be used in the calculation.
The amount will be different for each family depending on their net income, up to a maximum of $300 per child.
Parents who have shared custody will each get half of the payment increase amount.
You will receive the payment increase automatically the same way you receive your regular Canada Child Benefit payment (direct deposit or cheque).