- CRA has increased the GST credit for eligible low-income citizens to help with inflation
- Majority of people who received the July 2024 Canada GST Credit payment were those eligible for the increase
- The Canada GST Increase 2024 provides tax-free payments for three months to help with basic necessities
- Increased payment amounts for singles, married/common-law couples, and children under 19
- Canada GST/HST payments are issued monthly but paid quarterly throughout the year
- Eligibility requirements include being a resident of Canada, meeting income limits, and filing taxes in the previous year
- If eligible but have not received payment, apply for the Canada GST credit on the CRA’s website.
Source: stimulus2024.org
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