Ottawa (with files from CBC) – You will notice the July GST payment will be a little larger than usual.
The Grocery Rebate will be added to your July GST.
The Federal government has billed the one-time payment as targeted inflation relief for some 11 million low- and modest-income households.
It repeats the temporary boost to the GST rebate that the government offered last year to address growing cost-of-living concerns.
Eligible families of four will receive up to $467 by direct deposit or cheque from the Canada Revenue Agency, while single people without children will get up to $234 and seniors will see a rebate of up to $225.
From Canada Revenue:
The Grocery Rebate will be double the amount of your GST/HST credit payment from January 2023. The amount is calculated based on your family situation in January 2023 and your 2021 adjusted family net income.
You could receive a maximum payment of up to:
If you are single
- $234 (no children)
- $387 (with 1 child)
- $467 (with 2 children)
- $548 (with 3 children)
- $628 (with 4 children)
If you are married or have a common-law partner
- $306 (no children)
- $387 (with 1 child)
- $467 (with 2 children)
- $548 (with 3 children)
- $628 (with 4 children)
How to calculate your Grocery Rebate payment
If you received your GST/HST credit payment as a lump sum in July 2022, you will still benefit from the Grocery Rebate.
Tax refunds, benefit and credit payments may be applied to pay outstanding balances. You can check the status of your benefits by logging into your CRA My Account. Contact the CRA if debt repayment causes you financial hardship. Call 1-888-863-8662 for benefit debt or 1-888-863-8657 for tax return debt. Learn more at Canada.ca/balance-owing.
Payment Date
The Grocery Rebate will be issued on July 5, 2023.
If you do not receive the Grocery Rebate on the expected date, please wait 10 business days before you contact Canada Revenue
If you are signed up for My Account, you can find your Notice by clicking on the “Mail” link.
