Eligible Canadians will receive the GST/HST credit payment in January 2026 based on circumstances. If you are wondering about the payment date, payment amount, and other details of the credit, you can find the full details here.
The Canadian government offers a quarterly payment to individuals and families with low and modest incomes to offset the sales tax they paid throughout the year on every purchase. The credit reduces the financial burden of sales tax for residents and puts some money back into their accounts.
The payment amount depends on the family situation and family net income during the tax year. The CRA adjusts the credit amount every year in July for the fiscal year based on your previous income tax return.
Who will receive the GST/HST Credit?
You can receive the GST/HST Credit this January 2026 if you meet the following eligibility requirements:
- You are living in Canada, a month before the agency makes the payment, or at the start of the month when payment is to be made.
- Your age should be at least 19 years or above; however, if you are under 19, you can still qualify by meeting one of the following conditions:
- You have a kid living with you, or you were a parent and had a kid living with you.
- You had or have a common-law partner or spouse.
- You should meet the income levels; if you earn above the level mentioned, you will not be eligible for the credit. Here’s the income level for the base income of 2024, based on the filing status and family situation:
| Filing Status | Without Children | With one Child | With two children | With three children | With four children |
| Single parent | $56,181 | $63,161 | $66,841 | $70,521 | $74,201 |
| Married or with a common-law partner | $59,481 | $63,161 | $66,841 | $70,521 | $74,201 |
What will be the GST/HST Credit payment amount for January 2026?
The GST/HST Credit payment amount depends on your family’s net income, marital status, and the number of children registered under the Canada Child Benefit. Based on the July 2025 – June 2026 FY, the eligible Canadians will receive the following payment based on their 2024 tax return:
- Single Individual up to $533;
- For each dependent child under 19, you can receive payment up to $814;
- If you are married or have a common partner, you can receive a payout of up to $698.
What can affect your GST/HST Credit?
The GST/HST Credit recipients should know that the CRA can recalculate their payment, affecting their payment under the following circumstances:
- If your or your spouse’s tax returns are reassessed, and it changes the net income.
- When your marital status changes;
- When the number of children under your care and responsibility changes or when the dependent child reaches the age of 19;
- When you have custody of the child, and it is now stopped or goes into shared custody.
When can you expect your GST/HST Credit in January 2026?
Canadians qualifying for the GST/HST credit will receive the credit four times a year. The upcoming payment of the GST/HST Credit will be processed in January under this benefit year on 05 January 2026 as per the benefit payment dates calendar.
The next payment date for this benefit year will be processed in April 2026 based on the 2024 tax return. Here you can mark the GST/HST Credit payment dates for July 2025 – June 2026 FY:
- 05 January 2026
- 02 April 2026
What to do when the GST/HST credit is not processed on the payment date?
The eligible recipients do not have to do anything to claim the credit when they file the base year tax return; however, if you are a new resident to Canada, you may need to apply for the credit for the first year.
The agency processes the payment on the scheduled date; however, if you missed the payment, you should reach out to the CRA through the following means:
- Call 1800-387-1193
- Sign up for your CRA account or visit the nearby office
The GST/HST Credit is a great support for families or individuals with low or modest incomes, especially when they have children. So, Canadian qualifying for the credit, be vigilant and mark the January 2026 payment date on your calendar to check whether you have received the payment or not, to take timely action.
Disclaimer: GST/HST Credit January 2026 details are informational; confirm with the Canada Revenue Agency.
