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Most newcomers assume filing taxes only means paying taxes. Often it works the other way around. Programs like the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026, and the Canada Child Benefit are designed for people like you. Some need an application and others are calculated from your tax return, so the rules vary by program. Filing each year helps the CRA work out what you may qualify for.
Find out what you may qualify for →Filing each year helps the CRA work out which benefits you may qualify for.
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