Credits and Benefits

Here is a list of information to have on hand as we will be asking for them so your payment is credited correctly and timely by the CRA.

• SIN
• Full Name
• Tax Type
• Repayment

What is a Benefit and Credit payment?

There are a few different types of payments that go under this section

• Canada child benefit
• Make a payment for an amount owing.
• (Includes integrated provincial/territorial programs)

• GST / HST credit
• Make a payment for an amount owing.
• (Includes integrated provincial programs)

• Universal child care benefit
• Make a payment for an amount owing.

• Alberta credits
• Make a payment for an amount owing.
• (Includes Alberta family employment tax credit and Alberta child benefit)

• Ontario credits
• Make a payment for an amount owing.
• (Includes the Ontario sales tax credit, the Ontario senior homeowners' property tax grant, the Ontario energy and property tax credit, and the Northern Ontario energy credit)
• Trillium Benefit

What is a SIN?

SIN stands for Social Insurance Number, which is used to administer many government benefits including Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan, Canada Student Loans and Employment Insurance.

Where do I find my SIN?

You can find your Social Insurance Number printed on the first page of any previous year's tax return

I have other questions about my tax payment, where can I learn more?

Here is a link to the CRA site that has all the information you need: Click here