One-time top-up payment of Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit is coming in June
April 17, 2026
Global Korean Post
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If you (and your spouse if you have one) filed your 2024 tax return and were entitled to the GST/HST credit in January 2026, you should get the one-time top-up payment on June 5.
The GST/HST credit payments are not taxable and credit amounts will vary based on your situation. You do not have to report the GST/HST payments you receive on your tax return.
Today, the Canada Revenue Agency announced that eligible Canadians will receive a one-time GST/HST credit top-up on June 5, 2026.
The payment is part of the transition to the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit which will replace the GST/HST credit in July 2026.
This top-up will be equal to 50% of the GST/HST credit for the 2025-26 benefit year.
For example,
– A family of four with a $40,000 in net income will receive a one-time top-up of $533 on June 5, plus an increase of $272 for the 2026-27 benefit year (total increase of $805).
– A single person with $25,000 in net income will receive a one-time top-up June 5 of $267 plus a longer-term increase of $136 for the 2026-27 benefit year (total increase of $402).
by Global Korean Post
