GST/HST credit calculator
Estimate your quarterly GST/HST credit from your marital status, number of children and net income.
GST/HST Credit Calculator
Estimate your Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit) for July 2026 – June 2027, based on your 2025 tax return
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Free GST/HST Credit Calculator for 2026–2027 — No Sign-Up Required
Use our free GST/HST credit calculator to estimate your payments for the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year. No sign-up required — just enter your income, marital status, and number of children. Since July 2026 the GST/HST credit is paid as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, about 25% higher than before. This calculator uses the official CRA amounts for the 2025 base year.
What Is the GST/HST Credit?
The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment from the Canada Revenue Agency that helps individuals and families with low to modest incomes offset the GST or HST they pay. Bill C-19 (Royal Assent February 12, 2026) renamed it the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and raised the amounts by 25% for five years, from July 2026 to April 2031. For the 2026–2027 benefit year, the maximum is $679 for a single person and $890 for a couple, plus $234 per child under 19. The benefit is reduced by 5% of adjusted family net income above $46,432.
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How much is the GST/HST credit for 2026–2027?
For the July 2026 to June 2027 benefit year, the maximum is $679 for a single individual ($445 plus the $234 single supplement), $890 for a married or common-law couple, and $234 for each child under 19. A single parent gets $445 for their first child and the full single supplement. Use our free calculator above to estimate your exact amount based on your 2025 income.
When are GST/HST credit payments made?
Payments for 2026–2027 are made quarterly: July 3, 2026; October 5, 2026; and in January and April 2027 (CRA has not yet published the exact days). If your quarterly amount would be under $50, CRA pays the full year in one payment in July. Payments are deposited automatically if you have direct deposit set up with the CRA.
What happened to the one-time top-up?
The one-time top-up under the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (Bill C-19) was equal to 50% of your 2025–2026 GST/HST credit and was paid on June 5, 2026, based on your 2024 tax return. If you were eligible in January 2026 but did not receive it, check your CRA My Account or contact us.
Do I need to sign up for this calculator?
No. This is a completely free calculator with no sign-up required. Simply enter your information and click Calculate to see your estimated benefit instantly.