The Canada Revenue Agency will be sending the next Canada Child Benefit payment to millions of families across the country this week.
Thursday, August 20, 2026, is the confirmed payment date, landing just days before back-to-school spending hits its annual peak.
This is the second monthly CCB deposit under the higher 2026-27 rates that took effect when the new benefit year launched on July 1.
Families with children under six can receive up to $679.75 per month per child, while those raising children between six and 17 are eligible for up to $573.58.
Those maximums reflect the CCB being indexed by approximately 2% for the 2026-27 benefit year to keep pace with inflation.
The August 20 deposit arrives on the same day as the Canada Disability Benefit, making Thursday a double payment date for households that qualify for both programs.
Here is a full breakdown of the August payment, how your amount is determined, the two-tier reduction system that applies as income rises, the Child Disability Benefit supplement, what to do if your payment changed unexpectedly, and the remaining CRA benefit payment dates for 2026-2027.
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How Much CCB Can You Receive
The CRA raised the maximum annual CCB under a confirmed 2% inflation indexation for the 2026-27 benefit year, delivering up to $160 more per child under six and up to $135 more per child aged six to 17 compared to the previous year.
For children under six years of age, the maximum annual payment is $8,157, which translates to $679.75 per month.
For children aged six through 17, the maximum annual payment is $6,883, or $573.58 per month.
A family with two children under six and adjusted family net income below $38,237 can receive up to $1,359.50 in a single monthly deposit.
A household with one child under six and one child aged six to 17 at maximum entitlement receives $1,253.33 per month, totaling $15,040 across the full benefit year.
The Government of Canada provided a specific example showing that a family with one child aged five and one child aged nine earning $65,000 will receive approximately $11,430 during 2026-27, nearly $400 more than the same family received in the prior benefit year.
The CCB is completely tax-free and does not need to be reported as income on your annual return.
Nationally, the benefit supports approximately 3.6 million families caring for six million children, delivering roughly $30 billion in annual payments across the country.
Who Qualifies For The August Payment
The CCB is available to families who live with and are primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of a child under 18.
You or your spouse or common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or temporary resident who has lived in Canada for the previous 18 consecutive months.
Persons registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act also qualify regardless of the residency duration requirement.
You and your spouse or common-law partner must each file an annual income tax return, even if one of you earned no income during the year.
The CRA uses your 2025 adjusted family net income to calculate every CCB payment from July 2026 through June 2027.
Missing or late tax filings are one of the most common reasons payments stop or arrive at an unexpectedly low amount.
If your spouse or common-law partner has not yet filed their 2025 return, the CRA may reduce or suspend your CCB until both returns are processed.
The Two-Tier Reduction System
The CCB is gradually reduced once your adjusted family net income exceeds $38,237, with the pace of reduction depending on how many eligible children are in your household.
Families earning below $38,237 receive the full maximum for every child.
Between $38,237 and $82,847, the benefit is reduced at rates that increase with the number of children.
For one child, the reduction is 7% of income above $38,237.
For two children, the rate jumps to 13.5% of income above that threshold.
Families with three children face a 19% reduction, and households with four or more children see a 23% reduction across that income range.
A second, steeper tier applies once adjusted family net income exceeds $82,847.
Above that second threshold, the reduction includes a fixed dollar amount plus a percentage of every additional dollar earned.
For one child, the formula applies a fixed $3,123 reduction plus 3.2% of income above $82,847.
Two children triggers a fixed $6,022 reduction plus 5.7% of income above the threshold.
Three children carry an $8,476 fixed reduction plus 8%, while four or more children applies a $10,260 fixed reduction plus 9.5% above $82,847.
The fixed dollar amounts represent the total reduction already accumulated across the lower income bracket, ensuring the transition between tiers is seamless rather than abrupt.
Shared Custody And How It Splits The Payment
When parents share custody of a child equally, each parent receives 50% of the CCB they would have received with full custody.
Each parent’s individual share is calculated separately using their own adjusted family net income and household composition.
This means two parents sharing custody of the same child will almost always receive different monthly amounts from the CRA because their individual incomes differ.
Parents must inform the CRA immediately when a custody arrangement changes, whether through separation, reconciliation, or a new court order.
Temporary custody changes, such as a child spending the summer with the other parent, can also affect payment eligibility for that period.
The parent gaining temporary custody can apply for payments covering that specific timeframe, and the original recipient must reapply when the child returns.
Failure to report custody changes promptly can result in overpayments that the CRA will require you to repay, sometimes by deducting from future benefit deposits.
The Child Disability Benefit Add-On
Families caring for a child who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit may receive the Child Disability Benefit automatically alongside their CCB deposit.
For the 2026-27 benefit year, the maximum Child Disability Benefit is $3,480 per eligible child annually, or $290 per month.
This add-on is paid in full when the family’s adjusted family net income falls below $82,847.
Above that level, the Child Disability Benefit is reduced by 3.2% per dollar of income over the threshold for one DTC-eligible child and 5.7% for two or more.
A medical practitioner must complete Form T2201 to certify the child’s impairment, and the CRA must approve the application before the supplement is added to your CCB deposit.
The federal government has also proposed changes to streamline Disability Tax Credit certification for certain long-lasting medical conditions and expand who can certify some impairments, potentially making the DTC easier to access once the applicable measures take effect.
The Child Disability Benefit is separate from the adult Canada Disability Benefit administered by Service Canada, which pays up to $204.20 per month to eligible individuals between 18 and 64.
Why Your August Payment Might Differ From Expectations
Several factors can cause your August CCB deposit to land higher or lower than anticipated.
The most common trigger is the annual recalculation that occurred in July, when the CRA switched from using your 2024 tax return to your 2025 return.
If your household income rose between 2024 and 2025, you may have crossed into a higher reduction bracket even though the maximum benefit amounts increased.
A reassessment or amendment to your 2025 tax return after the original notice of assessment can also recalculate your CCB mid-year.
Changes in family composition, including the birth of a child, a child turning 18, a separation, a new common-law relationship, or a shift in custody arrangements, all prompt the CRA to adjust your payment.
The CRA sends a CCB notice whenever your payment amount changes, explaining the reason for the adjustment and the new monthly figure.
If you did not receive a notice but your deposit differs from July, check your CRA My Account for updated calculation details before contacting the agency.
Families who received a lump sum in July instead of a monthly deposit had a total annual CCB entitlement that works out to less than $20 per month, which the CRA pays as a single amount covering the entire benefit year rather than issuing twelve small deposits.
How To Apply If You Are Not Yet Receiving The CCB
Parents and guardians who are not currently enrolled in the CCB have three application methods available.
The fastest option is to apply online through the CRA My Account portal using the dedicated child benefits application feature.
Alternatively, you can complete Form RC66 and mail it to your tax centre along with any required supporting documents such as proof of birth.
Parents of newborns in participating provinces and territories can use the Automated Benefits Application built into the birth registration process, which securely shares the child’s information with the CRA.
Newcomers to Canada should also complete Form RC66SCH to verify their residency status and income information for the benefit calculation.
Processing times vary depending on how you apply.
The CRA’s service standard is up to eight weeks for digital child benefit applications and eleven weeks for paper applications, although current routine applications may be processed faster.
Families who apply late may still qualify for retroactive CCB payments.
If you are applying for a period that began more than eleven months ago, the CRA requires additional documents proving your status, Canadian residence, the child’s birth, and that you were primarily responsible for the child during the period claimed.
Remaining CCB Payment Dates Through June 2027
All remaining payments through the end of the 2026-27 benefit year will be issued at the current indexed rates based on your 2025 tax return.
The CRA generally issues CCB payments around the 20th of each month, although payment dates may be moved earlier because of weekends, holidays, or the year-end schedule.
The confirmed remaining CCB dates for 2026 are September 18, October 20, November 20, and December 11.
The December payment is issued earlier than usual to accommodate the holiday season, arriving over a week ahead of the typical 20th-of-the-month schedule.
Payment dates for January through June 2027 have not yet been published by the CRA, but the agency will add them to the official benefits payment calendar before the new calendar year begins.
Our CRA benefit payment dates for 2026-2027 guide covers every federal benefit deposit on the calendar through next June.
Recent Ontario benefit rules based on immigration status also affect provincial social assistance eligibility for households that receive the CCB alongside Ontario programs.
Summary Of August 2026 CCB Payment
The CRA will deposit the August Canada Child Benefit on Thursday, August 20, 2026, following the standard schedule of issuing payments on the 20th of each month.
When the 20th falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the CRA moves the deposit to the last business day before that date.
August 20 falls on a Thursday, so the regular payment date applies without any adjustment.
Direct deposit recipients will typically see funds appear in their bank accounts on the morning of August 20.
Families who receive payments by cheque should wait five to ten business days before contacting the CRA if their payment has not arrived.
The August deposit is the second payment of the 2026-27 benefit year and should match the amount you received on July 20 when the increased rates first took effect.
If your family circumstances have not changed, no child has moved into a different CCB age bracket, and no reassessment of your 2025 tax return has occurred, your August payment should generally match July.
With the new indexed rates locked in and the 2025 tax return recalculation complete, families can plan their monthly finances with confidence through the rest of the benefit year.
Confirm your expected payment amount through CRA My Account and ensure all family information is current before Thursday’s deposit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will my August CCB payment be the same as my July payment?
Your August deposit should match July exactly if your family circumstances and tax return have not changed since the recalculation. The CRA set your 2026-27 amounts in July using your 2025 tax return and the 2% indexation adjustment, and those figures remain fixed through June 2027 unless a reassessment, change in marital status, custody shift, or child aging out triggers a recalculation.
How does shared custody affect the CCB amount each parent receives?
Each parent receives 50% of the CCB they would be entitled to if they had full custody of the child. The CRA calculates each parent’s share independently using their own adjusted family net income, so one parent may receive more than the other depending on individual earnings. Both parents must report the custody arrangement to the CRA to avoid overpayment clawbacks.
Is there a CCB payment for families in August if the total annual entitlement is very small?
If your total annual CCB entitlement works out to less than $20 per month, the CRA issues a single lump sum covering the entire benefit year on your first scheduled payment date rather than sending twelve separate small deposits. Families in this situation would have received their full entitlement in July and will not see monthly deposits for the remainder of the year.
Can newcomers to Canada receive the CCB before becoming permanent residents?
Temporary residents who have lived in Canada for at least 18 consecutive months and hold a valid permit in the 19th month can apply for the CCB. You or your spouse must meet this residency requirement along with filing a Canadian tax return. Application is through the CRA My Account or by mailing Form RC66 with the companion Form RC66SCH verifying your status and income.
What happens if I forget to report a separation or new common-law partner to the CRA?
The CRA requires immediate notification of changes to your marital status because it directly affects your adjusted family net income calculation and your CCB amount. Failing to report a separation can result in underpayments if your individual income is lower or overpayments that the CRA will recover from future benefits if your combined household income was being used incorrectly.
Fact-checked: All payment dates, maximum benefit amounts, income thresholds, reduction rates, Child Disability Benefit figures, and application details in this article are verified against the official Government of Canada benefits payment calendar, CRA CCB program publications, and the Government of Canada press release confirming 2026-2027 CCB increases issued July 20, 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Individual benefit amounts depend on family income, number of children, ages of children, custody arrangements, and tax filing status. Verify your specific entitlement through CRA My Account.
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