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Canada Child Benefit Calculator 2026 | CCB Payment Amounts

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Canada Child Benefit Calculator

Calculate your monthly CCB payments. The Canada Child Benefit is non-taxable income paid to the primary caregiver, based on income and number of children.

2026-27 CCB Maximum Amounts

Child’s ageMaximum AnnualMaximum Monthly
Under 6$8,157$679.75
6 to 17$6,883$573.58

These maximums apply to families with adjusted family net income (AFNI) below $38,237. Source: Canada Revenue Agency – Canada child benefit (CCB): How much you can get, verified September 24, 2026, for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year (based on 2025 AFNI). View source

CCB by Number of Children (Maximum)

ChildrenUnder 66-17Annual MaxMonthly Max
1 under 6$8,157—$8,157$679.75
2 under 6$16,314—$16,314$1,359.50
1 aged 6-17—$6,883$6,883$573.58
2 aged 6-17—$13,766$13,766$1,147.17
1 each$8,157$6,883$15,040$1,253.33

CCB by Family Income

Figures below are calculated using the 2026-27 CCB formula: full benefit below $38,237 AFNI, a first reduction tier between $38,237 and $82,847, and a second (slower) reduction tier above $82,847.

One Child Under 6

Family Income (AFNI)Annual CCBMonthly CCB
$0 - $38,237$8,157$679.75
$50,000$7,334$611
$75,000$5,584$465
$100,000$4,485$374
$125,000$3,685$307
$150,000$2,885$240
$175,000$2,085$174
$200,000$1,285$107
~$240,160+$0$0

Two Children Under 6

Family Income (AFNI)Annual CCBMonthly CCB
$0 - $38,237$16,314$1,359.50
$50,000$14,726$1,227
$75,000$11,351$946
$100,000$9,314$776
$125,000$7,889$657
$150,000$6,464$539
$175,000$5,039$420
$200,000$3,614$301
~$263,400+$0$0

One Child 6-17

Family Income (AFNI)Annual CCBMonthly CCB
$0 - $38,237$6,883$573.58
$50,000$6,060$505
$75,000$4,310$359
$100,000$3,211$268
$125,000$2,411$201
$150,000$1,611$134
$175,000$811$68
~$200,350+$0$0

CCB Reduction Rates

Number of ChildrenReduction Rate Above $38,237Additional Reduction Rate Above $82,847
1 child7% of income above $38,2373.2%
2 children13.5% of income above $38,2375.7%
3 children19% of income above $38,2378%
4+ children23% of income above $38,2379.5%

Source: Canada Revenue Agency – Canada child benefit (CCB): How much you can get, verified September 24, 2026, for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year. View source

CCB Including Disability Benefit

If a child is eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC), the Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a separate, additional federal payment on top of CCB. It is a distinct program from the base CCB amounts above — check the Child Disability Benefit page for current figures before relying on any dollar amount for that program specifically.

CCB Payment Dates 2026

MonthPayment Date
JanuaryJanuary 20
FebruaryFebruary 20
MarchMarch 20
AprilApril 20
MayMay 20
JuneJune 19
JulyJuly 20
AugustAugust 20
SeptemberSeptember 18
OctoberOctober 20
NovemberNovember 20
DecemberDecember 11

Strategies to Maximize CCB

1. Income Splitting

BeforeAfterCCB Increase
One earner $120,000Two earners $60K each~$500/year

2. RRSP Contributions

RRSP ContributionIncome ReductionCCB Increase
$10,000-$10,000~$400-700/year

3. Spousal RRSP

Reduces higher earner’s income, may increase CCB.

CCB vs Provincial Benefits

Some provinces have additional child benefits, run separately from the federal CCB (figures below are not covered by this site’s federal-benefits data and should be verified against each province’s current published rate before relying on them):

ProvinceProgramAmount
OntarioOntario Child BenefitVaries by income — check current provincial rate
AlbertaAlberta Child and Family BenefitVaries by income — check current provincial rate
BCBC Family BenefitVaries by income — check current provincial rate
QuebecFamily AllowanceVaries by income — check current provincial rate

What Affects Your CCB

FactorImpact
Number of childrenMore = higher CCB
Children’s agesUnder 6 = higher
Family net incomeLower = higher CCB
Marital statusCombined income if common-law
Shared custodySplit 50/50 if applicable

CCB and Taxes

AspectTreatment
CCB receivedNot taxable
Must reportNo
Affects other benefitsNo
Must file taxesYes (to receive CCB)

Shared Custody

If you share custody 50/50:

ScenarioTreatment
Equal custodyEach parent gets 50% of CCB
Primary parentFull CCB to primary
Varying custodyProportional or one parent