Nunavut

Nunavut Child Benefit

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Apply for when filing your taxes

You do not need to apply for this benefit, but you need to file your tax return to get it.

The government will use the information in your tax return to decide if you will get the benefit.

The Nunavut Child Benefit is a non-taxable cash benefit paid to families with a net income of $22,065 or less. Families receive $348 per year for each eligible child under the age of 18 living at home.

To determine whether you qualify for these benefits administered under the Canada Child Tax Benefit program, you must file your yearly tax returns.

Notice of Assessment

A statement from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to each taxpayer, every year, after you have filed a tax return. It tells you the amount of income tax you owe, or the amount of the refund you will get.

You do not need to apply for the Nunavut Child Benefit. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) uses the information from your Canada Child Benefit (CCB) application to determine if you are eligible for this benefit.

If you are eligible, the amount of your payments will be calculated based on information from the tax returns that you and your spouse or common-law partner file.

Last updated: December 19, 2024