Canada Workers Benefit: how it is paid, how much, and who qualifies
The Canada Workers Benefit pays up to $1,665 (single) or $2,869 (family) for 2026, up to half in advance. See 2026 dates, amounts and who qualifies.
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Canada Workers Benefit: how it is paid, how much, and who qualifies
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable federal tax credit for low-income workers, worth up to $1,633 for a single person and $2,813 for a family for 2025, rising to $1,665 and $2,869 for 2026.
Maximum basic CWB, 2026 tax year: $1,665 single, $2,869 family.
Maximum disability supplement, 2026: $860.
2026 advance payment dates: January 12, July 10, October 9.
The CWB is paid in two pieces: up to 50% as advance payments during the year, and the balance as part of your tax refund or balance owing after you file.
You get the Canada Workers Benefit by filing a tax return. Certified tax software fills in Schedule 6 for you; on paper you complete Schedule 6 and carry the result to line 45300.
For every other federal deposit in the same months, see the CRA payment dates calendar.
Is the Canada Workers Benefit taxable? The CWB is a refundable tax credit, so it reduces your tax or is paid to you; it is not added to your income.
