Canada Workers Benefit

AKA: CWB; Advance Canada Workers Benefit ; ACWB

Provided by: Government of Canada - Canada Revenue Agency - AKA: CRA

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A refundable tax credit for income eligible individuals and families, claimed when filing an income tax return. If eligible, the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) provides up to 50% of the benefit in advance, issued automatically in three instalments

There are two parts to the benefit: a basic amount and a disability supplement.

See website for exact payment details.

Note: Has replaced the Working Income Tax Benefit

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There are two parts to the benefit: a basic amount and a disability supplement.

See website for exact payment details.

Note: Has replaced the Working Income Tax Benefit

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Description:	A refundable tax credit for income eligible individuals and families, claimed when filing an income tax return. If eligible, the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) provides up to 50% of the benefit in advance, issued automatically in three instalments There are two parts to the benefit: a basic amount and a disability supplement. See website for exact payment details. Note: Has replaced the Working Income Tax Benefit
Eligibility:	To be eligible for the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) you: -Earn working income and it is below the set annual amount -Are a resident of Canada for income tax purposes throughout the year -Are 19 years of age or older on December 31st, or live with your spouse/common-law partner or your child You are not eligible for the CWB if you: -Are enrolled as a full-time student at a designated educational institution for more than 13 weeks in the year unless, on December 31st, you have an eligible dependant -Are confined to a prison or similar institution for a period of at least 90 days during the year -Do not have to pay tax in Canada because you are an officer or servant of another country, such as a diplomat, or you are a family member or employee of that person For CWB purposes, an eligible spouse: -Lives with you as your spouse or common-law partner on December 31st -Meets all the conditions listed above under eligibility For CWB purposes, an eligible dependant: -Is your or your spouse's or common-law partner's child -Is under 19 years of age -Is not eligible for the CWB You may be eligible for the disability supplement if you are eligible for the disability tax credit and have an approved Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, on file with the Canada Revenue Agency See website for further eligibility criteria
Fees:	No fees
How to Access:	Request the benefit on your income tax return * Advance payments are automatically issued if eligible, or up to 50% can be requested through CRA's My Account or by submitting a paper form by mail
Documents Required:	Filed income tax and benefit returns with completed Schedule 6
Program Phone Numbers:	Toll-Free Number Across Canada 1-800-959-8281
Language:	English * French
Website:	https://www.canada.ca/canada-workers-benefit
Coverage Area:	Kanata / Canada
Program Hours:	Apply by phone: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm AST * Sat 9am-5pm AST

Canada Revenue Agency- AKA: CRA

No physical location, Ottawa, ON
Coverage Area: Kanata / Canada
Accessibility: Not applicable
Automated 24/7 phone service * Telephone agents: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm AST hours
Automated service: Mon-Sun 7am-4am AST hours
Individual Tax Enquiries / Individual Tax Account Balance
Toll-free Across Canada * To Speak With An Agent
1-800-959-8281
TIPS (Tax Information Phone Service)
Toll-free Across Canada * Automated Service
1-800-267-6999
Order Forms
Toll-free Across Canada * Automated Service to Order Forms
1-855-330-3305
CRA benefits and credits
Toll-free Across Canada * To Speak With An Agent
1-800-387-1193
Report suspected fraud on online account
Toll-free Across Canada * Automated service to report suspected fraud
1-800-265-2577
TTY
General Inquiries * Toll-free Across Canada
1-800-665-0354
https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html

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Canada Workers Benefit

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