As the living expenses continue to climb in Canada, the residents look at the Government support programs and one such program in Canada is the GST/HST tax credit. This tax credit program offers the financial payments to the Canadians so that their burden of goods and services tax and sales tax would be reduced. Each year, based on living costs and inflation, Service Canada adjusts the tax credit amount in July 2025. As we are approaching July 2025, the Canadians are looking at updates on the new GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025.
GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025
The new benefit of GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025 has been announced. This new raise to the tax credit would be automatically added to the quarterly payment. This tax credit is automatically determined based on the tax return which means Canadians do not need to fill out a separate application to receive it. For the benefit period starting July 2025 and ending June 2026 the payments will be issued quarterly: in July, Oct, Jan and April. The amount Canadians would receive is based on their 2024 tax return including marital status and number of children under 19.
canada.ca GST + HST Credit Benefits 2025 – Highlights
| Post Title | GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country Name | Canada |
| Program Name | GST/HST Credit |
| Administered By | Canada Revenue Agency |
| Payment Year | July 2025 – June 2026 |
| Tax Year | 2024 |
| Who Qualifies? | Canadians with lower income & Canadians who paid HST or GST |
| Payment Frequency | Quarterly (July, Oct, Jan, April) |
| First Payment Date | 4th July 2025 |
| Seperate Application? | Not required for most residents but newcomers needs to file Form RC151 or Form RC66 if have children |
| Category of the Post | Finance |
| Official Web Portal | www.canada.ca |
GST/HST Credit New Amounts July 2025
As per the CRA update, for the 2024 base year the following are the maximum annual credit amounts for the July 2025 – June 2026 period:
- $533 – single individual
- $698 – married or common law couple
- $184 per child under 19 years
These annual totals are split into four equal payments over the year.
Example Calculation:
If Canadian has married status with two children then benefit from July 2025 would be:
- Couple: $698
- Children: 2 × $184 = $368
- Total Annual Credit: $1,066
- Quarterly Payment: $266.50
Important Note: The actual amount that Canadians receive would be as per their net family income. Higher income may lead to reduced or no payment.
How To Claim CRA GST/HST Credit 2025?
For Most Canadians: The CRA will automatically assess the eligibility as per the tax return. Canadians need to simply file the tax return for 2024 even if there are no earnings to report.
For New Residents of Canada:
- If new residents of Canada have no children then they need to firstly file the Web Form RC151 which is available on canada.ca.
- If new residents of Canada have children under 19 then they must download and complete Form RC151 (PDF). Also they need to add the proof of birth for each child. Mail it to the tax centre.
- If applying for the CCB as a new resident then use Form RC66 which also registers Canadians for the GST/HST credit.
Canada GST/HST Credit Payment Date 2025
These credit payments are generally distributed on the 5th day of July, Oct, Jan and April which means the first GST/HST Credit payment for the 2025 – 2026 period will be issued on 5th July 2025. But as in July 2025, the 5th day is on weekend, this benefit would be paid earlier on 4th July 2025.
| Benefit Name | Key Date |
| GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025 | 5th July 2025 (Saturday) |
| GST/HST Credit Revised Payment July 2025 | 4th July 2025 (Friday) – Official Payment Date |
To receive the July 2025 payment:
- Beneficiaries must ensure that their 2024 income tax return is filed.
- Beneficiaries must set up or confirm direct deposit with the CRA for faster delivery.
- Beneficiaries must use CRA My Account to track payment status and to update the personal details.
FAQ Related To GST/HST Credit Payment July 2025
Do Canadians need to apply each year for GST/HST Credit?
No, Canadians just need to file the annual tax return for this credit payment.
When is the GST/HST Credit July 2025 Benefit Date?
GST/HST Credit July 2025 Benefit Date is 5th July 2025 but it will be officially paid on 4th July 2025 due to the weekend.
How much is paid per child under GST/HST Credit July 2025?
Up to $184 annually for each child under 19 would be paid under GST/HST Credit July 2025.
How often is the GST/HST Credit paid?
It is distributed Four times a year in July, Oct, Jan and April.
