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GST/HST Credit Calculator 2026 | Quarterly Payment Amounts

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GST/HST Credit Calculator

Calculate your quarterly GST/HST credit payments based on your income and family situation.

2025-2026 Maximum Amounts

Annual Maximums (July 2025 - June 2026)

Family Situation Annual Maximum Quarterly
Single $519 $130
Married/Common-law $680 $170
Per child under 19 +$179 +$45

Example Family Amounts

Family Type Annual Maximum Quarterly
Single, no kids $519 $130
Couple, no kids $680 $170
Single + 1 child $698 $175
Couple + 1 child $859 $215
Couple + 2 children $1,038 $260
Couple + 3 children $1,217 $304

GST Credit by Income

Single Individual (No Children)

Adjusted Net Income Annual Credit Quarterly
$0 - $11,665 $519 $130
$20,000 $506 $127
$30,000 $456 $114
$40,000 $406 $102
$50,000 $356 $89
$52,000 $346 $87
~$52,795+ $0 $0

Couple (No Children)

Family Net Income Annual Credit Quarterly
$0 - $11,665 $680 $170
$20,000 $667 $167
$30,000 $617 $154
$40,000 $567 $142
$50,000 $517 $129
$55,000 $467 $117
~$57,330+ $0 $0

Couple + 2 Children

Family Net Income Annual Credit Quarterly
$0 - $11,665 $1,038 $260
$30,000 $975 $244
$40,000 $925 $231
$50,000 $875 $219
$60,000 $825 $206
$70,000 $775 $194
~$75,130+ $0 $0

GST Credit Reduction Formula

Income Range Reduction
Below $11,665 No reduction
$11,665 - threshold 5% of excess income

Calculation: Max credit - 5% Γ— (Income - $11,665)

Payment Dates 2025-2026

Quarter Payment Date
Q1 July 5, 2025
Q2 October 5, 2025
Q3 January 5, 2026
Q4 April 5, 2026

If the 5th falls on a weekend, payment is the prior business day

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement Details
Age 19+ (or married, or parent, or emancipated minor)
Residency Canadian resident for tax purposes
Must file taxes Based on prior year return
Automatic No application needed

GST Credit + Other Benefits

Total quarterly federal benefits can include:

Benefit Example Quarterly
GST/HST credit $170
Climate Action Incentive $190
Total federal $360

Plus provincial amounts where applicable

Recent Increases

Period Single Max Increase
2023-2024 $496 β€”
2024-2025 $506 2.0%
2025-2026 $519 2.6%

Indexed annually to inflation

Tips for Maximizing GST Credit

Strategy Impact
File taxes on time Ensures payments
Update marital status Affects amount
Claim all dependents Additional per child
RRSP contributions Lower net income

What Doesn’t Affect GST Credit

Factor Impact
Assets/savings No impact
Principal home No impact
TFSA balance No impact
Inheritance Only if taxable