GST/HST Credit Payment Dates: When You Can Receive Payments in 2025

What is the GST/HST credit?

The GST/HST credit is a tax-free quarterly payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is designed to help low- and moderate-income Canadians offset the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) they pay on everyday purchases. It’s automatically deposited into your bank account every three months, or delivered by check if you don’t have direct deposit.

How is the GST/HST credit calculated?

According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the GST/HST credit is calculated based on your net income, marital status and number of children in the household. Generally speaking, the lower your household income, the larger your quarterly payment will be.

CRA uses your information Previous year’s tax return to determine your eligibility and calculate the amount you will receive each pay period. You can use the table below to see which payment dates will be affected by which years:

2026 GST/HST Credit Payment Date

The Canada Revenue Agency pays the GST/HST credit quarterly, usually in January, April, July and October, as long as you have filed your previous year’s taxes.

In 2026, the official GST/HST credit payment dates are:

• January 5, 2026
• April 2, 2026
• July 3, 2026
• October 5, 2026

If you received your GST/HST credit via direct deposit, the funds should appear in your account on these dates. If your GST/HST credit payment is delivered by mailed check, it may take up to 10 business days to arrive.

How to check your payment schedule

You can view your personalized GST/HST credit payment schedule at any time through CRA My Account. Here’s how:

1. Login to CRA My Account
2. Click “Benefits and Points”
3. Find the GST/HST Credit under Payment Summary

The portal will display your next payment date, amount and whether it will be sent by direct deposit or mail.

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What to do if your payment is late or lost

Don’t panic if your payment doesn’t arrive by the expected date. The first things to check are:

1. Allow for processing delays

If you received your payment in the mail, please wait 10 business days after the scheduled date before contacting the CRA. If you signed up for direct deposit, please double-check your bank account and CRA My Account to confirm the status of your deposit.

2. View CRA My Account

Your CRA My Account will tell you:

• If payment has been issued
• If there is a delay or hold
• If your account information is out of date

3. Check for address or bank changes

If you have recently moved or changed banks, your GST/HST credit may be delayed or refunded. You can update your information online through CRA My Account or by calling the CRA.

4. Contact the CRA