Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)Tax Year 2025 / 2026Verified Rules
Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) & Disability Supplement
A refundable tax credit to supplement the earnings of low-income workers and families, issued with automatic advance quarterly payments (ACWB).
Statutory MaximumUp to $1,518 (single) / $2,613 (family)Advance Quarterly Deposits (ACWB) + T1 Tax Refund
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Policy AuditJanuary 2025Continuously Maintained
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Check Your Eligibility NowKey Program Highlights
- Up to $1,518 for single individuals with working income over $3,000.
- Up to $2,613 for eligible families.
- Additional Disability Supplement of up to $784 for workers with approved Disability Tax Credit (DTC).
- Automatic Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) delivers 50% of the benefit across 3 advance payments in July, October, and January.
Statutory Eligibility Criteria
Must earn working income (employment or self-employment) of at least $3,000 annually.
Must be a Canadian resident for tax purposes throughout the year and at least 19 years of age.
Adjusted family net income must be below the statutory phase-out thresholds ($35,095 for singles, $45,934 for families).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to apply separately for the advance quarterly CWB payments?
No. The CRA automatically issues the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) to anyone who claimed the CWB on their previous year’s tax return without any separate application.
Related Official Forms
CRA Schedule 6Prefillable PDF
Canada Workers Benefit Calculation Schedule (T1)
Statutory Source Authority
Benefit formulas, indexation, and phase-out rates are enacted under statutory Canadian legislation.
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