Canada child benefit calculator
Estimate Canada Child Benefit (CCB) monthly tax-free payments based on child count and adjusted family net income (AFNI).
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About this tool
Calculate your estimated monthly Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments. See maximum annual entitlements for children under 6 and aged 6 to 17, and calculate family net income clawback phase-outs.
How to use it
- 1 Enter the number of eligible dependent children under 6 years old.
- 2 Enter the number of eligible dependent children aged 6 to 17.
- 3 Enter your Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) from line 23600 of your tax return.
Questions
Is the Canada Child Benefit taxable?
No. The Canada Child Benefit is a 100% tax-free monthly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) designed to assist eligible families with raising children under 18.
What is the income cutoff for the Canada Child Benefit?
Families with net income below $36,502 receive the maximum benefit ($7,787 per child under 6). Benefits gradually taper off at higher family income levels.
Is my data uploaded?
No. This tool runs in your browser, so your text and files never reach our server.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It’s free to use with no sign-up and no limits for normal use.
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