August 2026 brings four separate CRA benefit payments landing in Canadian bank accounts across three different weeks of the month.
This is the second month of the 2026-27 benefit year that started on July 1, and all amounts now reflect your 2025 tax return data and the latest indexation adjustments.
The Canada Revenue Agency recalculated every income-tested benefit in July using updated figures from the confirmed 2% CRA indexation increase, so your August deposits should match the amounts you saw last month.
If your household income changed significantly between 2024 and 2025, however, your payment could be noticeably higher or lower than what you received earlier this year.
This guide covers every CRA-administered benefit arriving in August, including exact payment dates, updated maximum amounts, eligibility requirements, and how to apply for each program.
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Canada Child Benefit
The Canada Child Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment that helps eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.
The August 20 deposit is the second CCB payment of the 2026-27 benefit year, and amounts are now calculated using your 2025 adjusted family net income.
Updated CCB Maximum Amounts For 2026-27
| Child’s Age | Maximum Per Year | Maximum Per Month |
| Under 6 years old | $8,157 | $679.75 |
| Aged 6 to 17 | $6,883 | $573.58 |
These amounts represent an increase of $160 per child under six and $135 per child aged six to 17 compared to the previous benefit year.
CCB Income Thresholds
Families with a 2025 adjusted family net income below $38,237 receive the full maximum CCB for each qualifying child with no reductions applied.
Between $38,237 and $82,847, the benefit is gradually reduced based on the number of children in your care.
A second reduction formula applies once income exceeds $82,847.
The income level at which the benefit phases out entirely varies according to the number and ages of eligible children.
Child Disability Benefit
Families with a child who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit can receive the Child Disability Benefit on top of the regular CCB amount.
The maximum CDB for eligible children is $3,480 per year for the 2026-27 benefit year, which works out to approximately $290 per month per qualifying child.
CCB Eligibility
You must live with the child and be primarily responsible for their care and upbringing.
You or your spouse or common-law partner must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, a protected person, an individual registered or entitled to be registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada throughout the previous 18 months and has a valid permit in the 19th month.
Both parents must file their income tax returns every year, even if they earned no income, to continue receiving the CCB without interruption.
Parents in shared custody arrangements each receive 50% of the CCB calculated at their respective income levels.
Ontario Trillium Benefit
The Ontario Trillium Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment that the CRA delivers on behalf of the Province of Ontario to eligible low and moderate-income residents.
The August 10 deposit is the second payment of the new 2026-27 benefit year, calculated using income reported on your 2025 tax return.
The OTB combines three separate provincial credits into a single monthly deposit, making it one of the most valuable provincial benefit programs available to Ontario households.
What The OTB Includes
The Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit provides relief for property taxes and energy costs paid by renters, homeowners, and residents of long-term care homes or reserves.
The maximum OEPTC for the 2026-27 benefit year is $1,307 per year for adults aged 18 to 64 and $1,488 per year for seniors aged 65 and older.
Residents of reserves or public long-term care homes can receive up to $290, and individuals who lived in a designated student residence in 2025 qualify for $25.
The Ontario Sales Tax Credit offsets the provincial portion of the HST for lower-income residents, with a maximum of $378 per eligible individual for 2026-27.
You can also receive $378 for a qualifying spouse or common-law partner and $378 for each dependent child under 19 years of age.
The Northern Ontario Energy Credit is available only to residents of Northern Ontario, with a maximum of $189 for single individuals and $290 for families.
OTB Eligibility
You must file your 2025 income tax return to receive the OTB.
Form ON-BEN is required to claim the OEPTC or NOEC, while the CRA automatically assesses eligibility for the OSTC using your return.
Each credit within the OTB has its own qualification criteria, but you only need to qualify for one component to start receiving monthly payments.
For the OSTC, you must be at least 19 years old or have a spouse or common-law partner or be a parent who lives with your child.
The OEPTC requires that you paid rent, property tax, or energy costs on your principal residence in Ontario during 2025.
If your annual OTB entitlement is $500 or less, the CRA issues it as a single lump sum in July rather than in monthly installments.
Alberta Child And Family Benefit
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit is a tax-free quarterly payment for Alberta families with children under 18, administered by the CRA on behalf of the Province of Alberta.
The August 27 deposit is the first ACFB payment at the new 2026-27 benefit year rates, which were recalculated in July using your 2025 tax return data.
The ACFB has two components that are calculated separately, and eligible families can receive both.
ACFB Maximum Amounts For 2026-27
| Number of Children | Base Component | Working Component | Combined Maximum |
| 1 child | $1,529/year | $782/year | $2,311/year |
| 2 children | $2,293/year | $1,494/year | $3,787/year |
| 3 children | $3,057/year | $1,920/year | $4,977/year |
| 4+ children | $3,821/year | $2,061/year | $5,882/year |
The base component begins to phase out once your adjusted family net income exceeds $28,116.
The working component is available to families with employment income above $2,760 and begins phasing out at an income threshold of $47,115.
ACFB Eligibility
You must be a parent of one or more children under 18, a resident of Alberta, and have filed your income tax return according to the Alberta Child and Family Benefit program rules.
If you qualify for the federal Canada Child Benefit, the CRA automatically considers you for the ACFB without any separate application.
Receiving AISH, Income Support, or the Alberta childcare subsidy does not affect your ACFB eligibility, and these programs do not claw back your ACFB payments.
NLDB Payment
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit provides up to $400 per month to eligible residents of the province who have disabilities and low incomes.
This provincial benefit is administered by the CRA on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and follows a monthly payment schedule.
The NLDB pays a full $400 per month to individuals with an adjusted family net income below $29,402.
Partial benefits are available for individuals and couples with income between $29,402 and $42,404, or up to $55,404 for couples where both spouses qualify for the DTC.
NLDB Eligibility
You must be a resident of Newfoundland and Labrador between 18 and 64 years of age with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate.
You must have filed your 2025 federal income tax return, and no separate application is required beyond meeting these criteria.
In families where both spouses qualify for the DTC, each partner can receive the full NLDB amount, effectively doubling the household benefit to $800 per month.
CRA Benefits Not Scheduled For August
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit follows a quarterly schedule, and the next payment is confirmed for October 5, 2026.
The CGEB replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026 with a 25% increase, delivering up to $679 per year for single individuals and $890 for couples.
The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit also has no August payment, with the next advance deposit scheduled for October 9, 2026, as listed on the official CRA benefit payment dates page.
CPP and OAS payments are scheduled for August 27, 2026, on the same day as the ACFB, but these are administered by Service Canada rather than the CRA.
All Remaining CRA Benefit Payment Dates In 2026
| Benefit | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| CCB | Aug 20 | Sep 18 | Oct 20 | Nov 20 | Dec 11 |
| CGEB | — | — | Oct 5 | — | — |
| OTB | Aug 10 | Sep 10 | Oct 9 | Nov 10 | Dec 10 |
| ACWB | — | — | Oct 9 | — | — |
| ACFB | Aug 27 | — | — | Nov 27 | — |
| NLDB | Aug 25 | Sep 25 | Oct 23 | Nov 25 | Dec 24 |
The CCB payment dates and all other dates above are confirmed on the official Government of Canada benefits calendar.
How To Apply And Ensure You Receive Your Payments
The single most important step for receiving any CRA benefit payment is filing your annual income tax return, even if you earned no income during the year.
Filing an annual income tax return allows the CRA to calculate or continue most benefit payments.
New CCB recipients must apply for the benefit, while the NLDB also requires a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate on file with the CRA.
For the Ontario Trillium Benefit, you must complete the ON-BEN form as part of your Ontario tax return to claim the energy and property tax components.
The NLDB requires an approved Disability Tax Credit certificate, which involves having a medical practitioner complete Form T2201 and submitting it to the CRA.
Setting up direct deposit through CRA My Account is the fastest and most secure way to receive your payments on the scheduled date.
Canadians who receive payments by cheque should allow five to ten additional business days for mail delivery after each official payment date.
If your payment has not arrived, wait 5 to 10 business days from the payment date before contacting the CRA at 1-800-387-1193.
Report any changes to your marital status, address, number of children, or custody arrangements to the CRA promptly through My Account.
Failing to report changes can result in overpayments that the CRA will require you to repay, as explained in our CRA clawback thresholds guide.
Summary Of August 2026 CRA Benefit Payment Dates
| Benefit Program | Payment Date | Administered By | Maximum Amount |
| Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) | August 10 | CRA | Varies by household |
| Canada Child Benefit (CCB) | August 20 | CRA | $679.75/month per child under 6 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Disability Benefit (NLDB) | August 25 | CRA | $400/month |
| Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) | August 27 | CRA | Up to $5,882/year |
The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit and the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit do not have scheduled payments in August.
The next CGEB deposit lands on October 5, and the next ACWB advance payment arrives on October 9, 2026.
August 2026 delivers four CRA-administered benefit payments across three weeks, providing critical financial support to millions of Canadian families, workers, and people with disabilities.
Mark August 10, 20, 25, and 27 on your calendar to track each deposit, and bookmark the official Government of Canada benefits calendar for any schedule updates.
Verify your payment amounts through CRA My Account before each deposit date to confirm your entitlements are accurate.
For a complete overview of every CRA and Service Canada payment scheduled through the end of 2026, see our full payment dates guide.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I receive multiple CRA benefit payments in the same month?
Yes, many Canadians receive several benefit payments in a single month because each program operates on its own schedule and has independent eligibility criteria. An eligible Ontario parent could receive the OTB on August 10 and the CCB on August 20, while an eligible Alberta parent could receive the CCB on August 20 and the ACFB on August 27. Each benefit is calculated separately using your filed tax return and the specific rules for that program, and receiving one does not reduce your entitlement to another.
What happens if I filed my 2025 tax return late and my August payment is missing?
The CRA cannot calculate your benefit amounts until your tax return has been assessed, so a late filing can result in paused or delayed payments for the entire 2026-27 benefit year. If your return is assessed after the August payment cutoff, the CRA will issue retroactive payments for any months you missed once the assessment is complete. File as soon as possible through NETFILE or a certified tax software provider to restore your payments.
Do CRA benefit payments count as taxable income on my next year’s tax return?
The CCB, CGEB, OTB, ACFB, and NLDB are all tax-free payments that do not need to be reported as income, as confirmed by the CRA benefits program rules. These payments also do not count toward your adjusted family net income when the CRA calculates your entitlement for other income-tested benefits the following year. This means receiving the CGEB, for example, will not reduce your CCB, GIS, or OTB entitlement in the next benefit cycle.
Will the ACFB amount on August 27 be different from what I received on May 27?
Yes, the August 27 ACFB payment is the first deposit at the new 2026-27 benefit year rates, which are calculated using your 2025 tax return instead of your 2024 return. The base and working component maximums have both been adjusted upward through annual indexation, as detailed on the Alberta government program page. If your family income changed between 2024 and 2025, the shift to the new base year could result in a noticeably different quarterly deposit.
How do I check my exact benefit amounts before each payment date?
Log into CRA My Account at canada.ca to view your personalized payment details for every CRA-administered benefit, including the CCB, OTB, CGEB, ACFB, and NLDB. CRA My Account shows your next expected payment date, amount, and any adjustments applied based on your most recent tax assessment. You can also sign up for benefit and credit payment reminders through My Account to receive email notifications about one week before each deposit.
When will the Ontario Trillium Benefit be paid in August 2026?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit payment is scheduled for August 10, 2026. Eligible Ontario residents receiving monthly OTB installments should see the deposit on that date, while a mailed cheque may take additional business days to arrive.
What should I do if my CRA benefit payment does not arrive on the scheduled date?
Check CRA My Account first to confirm the expected payment date, amount, and whether any adjustment or delay has been applied. Canadians receiving payments by cheque should allow five to ten additional business days for delivery. If the payment still has not arrived after that period, contact the CRA at 1-800-387-1193.
Fact-Checked: All payment dates, benefit amounts, income thresholds, and eligibility details in this article have been verified against the official CRA benefit payment dates page, the Government of Canada benefits calendar, and the CRA provincial programs pages published on canada.ca as of August 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.
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