The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that the December 2025 GST/HST Credit payment will go out to eligible Canadians. Depending on your family income & household size you could receive up to $533. This quarterly tax-free credit helps low and modest-income individuals and families deal with rising living costs. This guide explains everything about the December payment including who qualifies and how much you might receive. The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment from the federal government. It helps individuals and families with lower incomes offset the goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax they pay on purchases.
What is the GST/HST Credit
The Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed that the December 2025 GST/HST Credit payment will be sent to eligible Canadians. You could receive up to $533 depending on your family income & household size. This quarterly tax-free credit helps low and modest-income individuals and families manage rising living costs. This guide covers everything about the December payment including who qualifies & how much you might receive. The GST/HST Credit is a tax-free quarterly payment from the federal government. It helps individuals and families with lower incomes offset the goods and services tax or harmonized sales tax they pay on purchases. The CRA sends out payments four times a year in January April, July and October.
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Why the December 2025 Rebate Is Up to $533
– The CRA has confirmed that eligible households can receive up to $533 in December 2025.
– This amount includes the base quarterly GST/HST credit along with any indexed adjustments for inflation.
– It also covers additional family amounts & provincial top-ups where they apply.
– The December payout is one of the highest of the year because of annual indexing and updated income calculations from 2024 tax returns.
December 2025 GST/HST Credit Payment Date
– The CRA will send the December 2025 GST/HST Credit payment on December 5 2025.
– You will receive your payment through direct deposit or by cheque in the mail.
– Direct deposit is the fastest option.
– If you get a mailed cheque it may take 5 to 10 business days longer to arrive.
How Much You Could Receive in December 2025
The maximum annual GST/HST credit for the 2025–26 cycle is expected to be as follows: Singles can receive up to $533 total annual benefit which works out to about $133 per quarter. Couples have a combined maximum annual benefit of $702 with the December payment being approximately $175–$190. Families with Children can receive additional credits for each eligible child under 19. Families may receive up to $533 for adults plus $175–$190 per child depending on income. A family with two children could receive significantly more in their December payout.
Who Is Eligible for the December 2025 GST/HST Credit
– Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes You need to live in Canada during the month when the CRA sends out the payment.
– File a tax return You must file your 2024 tax return even if you earned nothing.
– Meet income thresholds The credit depends on your income. Lower income means a higher benefit. Expected income limits for 2025: Singles: Benefits start decreasing around $42,000 Couples and families: Benefits start decreasing around $55,000 Benefits stop completely around $65,000 to $75000 based on family size 4. Have children under 19 if applicable Families can get extra amounts for children.
Reasons Your December Payment May Be Higher Than Usual
Some Canadians may see a larger payment than before for a few reasons.
– If your income went down in 2024 you might now be eligible for a bigger payment based on your updated tax return.
– Some provinces also provide additional GST credits that get included with your regular CRA payment.
– The CRA increases the GST/HST credit amounts each year to keep up with inflation and higher living expenses.
How to Make Sure You Receive Your December 2025 Payment
To prevent any delays make sure you complete these steps:
Confirm your direct deposit is set up Log into your CRA My Account and verify your banking information is correct.
File your 2024 tax return The CRA needs your tax return to determine your benefit amount.
Update your marital status An outdated marital status may cause payment delays or incorrect amounts.
Register your children correctly Make sure your dependents are listed under your care in CRA My Account.
What to Do If Your Payment Is Missing
– If December 5 passes & your payment has not arrived you should wait until December 12.
– After that date you can contact the CRA to request a trace on your payment.
– Make sure to confirm that your banking information on file is correct.
– You should also check that you have filed your taxes for 2024.
