Claim the Canada Workers Benefit
How do I claim the Canada Workers Benefit?
The Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit claimed through your income-tax return. Check the conditions for your tax year, province and household before using the CRA filing instructions.
Where to begin
- Check the CRA eligibility page for working income, residency, age, family and student conditions.
- Follow certified tax software, or attach Schedule 6 to a paper return and enter the applicable result on line 45300.
- Keep your return and assessment. Advance payments are assessed by CRA; they do not have a separate application.
Before you open the official service
- Your tax year and province of residence.
- Working-income and household records, kept privately for filing.
Keep your actual documents and account details off this website. Use the official service’s current checklist before applying.
What to check for your situation
The reviewed CRA pages describe tax year 2025. Do not reuse their income limits for another year. Disability-supplement and advance-payment conditions are separate; this guide does not confirm entitlement.
Fees, processing times and document rules can change. This page helps you navigate; it does not confirm eligibility or replace the government’s instructions.
Official sources
canada.ca · Official websiteCRA — Claim the Canada Workers BenefitClaim through tax software or Schedule 6 on a paper return; the applicable result goes on line 45300. The reviewed instructions identify tax year 2025. Advance payments do not require a separate application.Checked
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