The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age. How much you are entitled to depends on your family income and how many children you have. Families with income under $42,255 per year may also qualify for the Alberta Child Benefit which is paid quarterly in August, November, February and May by the federal government on behalf of Alberta. Sign up for direct deposit and receive your payments directly to your bank account.

The Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit for persons with significant disabilities. This tax credit may also be claimed by supporting persons to reduce the amount of tax they have to pay. For example, a father can claim the disability credit for a son with a disability. To qualify, the disability must be severe and prolonged. The form T2201 must be filled out by a doctor or a nurse practitioner and submitted to CRA for approval. This tax credit is substantial if approved and worth the effort to apply. Click Here to visit the CRA Website regarding eligibility for the DTC.

The Alberta Adult Health Benefits are available to low income households who are pregnant or have high ongoing prescription needs. For information regarding Alberta Adult Health Benefits.

Alberta Child Health Benefits are available to low income households to cover the basic medical needs of children under 18 (or up to 19 years if living at home attending high school). For more information regarding Alberta Child Health Benefits.

Financial assistance is available to Alberta seniors aged 65 or older. Eligibility is determined based on a number of factors including income, housing level, marital status and whether you receive Old Age Security.

For more information, and to access a tool to estimate your benefits click here https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-seniors-benefit.aspx