Canada Revenue
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General Information
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers:
- tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and
- various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system.
Income Tax
Tax is defined as a compulsory contribution levied on persons, property, or businesses for the support of government for economic and social operations. In other words, it is money paid to a government to fund its programs and services.
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Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)
The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. The CCTB may include the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), a monthly benefit for low-income familie with children, and the Child Disability Benefit (CDB), a monthly benefit providing financial assistance for qualified families caring for children with severe and prolonged mental or physical impairments. The CRA also helps deliver related programs for many provinces and territories.
Goods and Services Tax (GST)
The goods and services tax (GST) is a 7% tax charged on most goods and services supplied in Canada (except in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador).
GST Tax Credit
The GST/HST credit (goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax) is a tax-free payment to help individuals and families offset the cost of the GST/HST.
Disability Tax Credit
Deductions and credits that may be claimed by people with a disability and those who support them.
