One-Time GST/HST Credit Top-Up Payment Coming in June 2026 Some individuals and families in Canada will receive an additional one-time GST/HST credit top-up payment starting June 5, 2026. This payment is part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which will replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026. The top-up is intended to provide extra support to people with low and modest incomes before the new benefit begins. Who can receive the payment? You may receive the one-time top-up if: - you filed your 2024 income tax return; and - you were entitled to receive the GST/HST credit in January 2026. You do not need to apply separately. If you are eligible, the Canada Revenue Agency will issue the payment automatically.

How much can you receive? The one-time payment is equal to 50% of your total annual GST/HST credit amount for the period from July 2025 to June 2026. For example, if your annual GST/HST credit amount was $400, your one-time top-up would be $200. The amount depends on your family situation in January 2026 and your 2024 adjusted family net income. Maximum amounts may be up to: - $267 for a single person with no children; - $349 for a married or common-law couple with no children; - $441 for a single person or a couple with one child; - $533 for a single person or a couple with two children. If parents share custody of a child, each parent may receive half of the amount they would have received with full custody. How will the payment be received? If you have direct deposit set up with the CRA, the payment will be deposited into your bank account. If you do not have direct deposit, you will receive a cheque by mail. Why you may not receive the payment You may not receive the top-up if you did not file your 2024 tax return, were not eligible for the GST/HST credit in January 2026, your spouse or common-law partner received the payment for the family, or the CRA applies the amount to a balance you owe. To avoid missing benefits and credits, it is important to file your tax return every year, even if you had no income.