The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) is a quarterly advance payment for individuals and families eligible for the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB). It provides a portion of the CWB tax credit throughout the year to support low- and modest-income workers.
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ACWB Payment Dates for 2025
Payments for the ACWB in 2025 will be issued on the following dates:
- January 10, 2025
- July 11, 2025
- October 10, 2025
Note: The first quarterly payment for this benefit year was issued on July 28, 2023.
Basic Benefit Maximum Amounts for 2025
The maximum CWB varies depending on marital status and family situation:
- Single Individuals
- Maximum Amount: $1,518
- Reduction Threshold: Begins reducing at an adjusted net income of $24,975.
- No Payment: For adjusted net incomes exceeding $35,095.
- Families
- Maximum Amount: $2,616
- Reduction Threshold: Begins reducing at an adjusted family net income of $28,494.
- No Payment: For adjusted family net incomes exceeding $45,934.
Note: Amounts may vary for residents of Quebec, Alberta, and Nunavut.
Disability Supplement Maximum Amounts for 2025
Eligible individuals or families with a disability can also receive the CWB disability supplement:
- Single Individuals
- Maximum Amount: $784
- Reduction Threshold: Begins reducing at an adjusted net income of $35,098.
- No Payment: For adjusted net incomes exceeding $40,325.
- Families
- Maximum Amount: $784 per eligible family member.
- Reduction Threshold: Begins reducing at an adjusted family net income of $45,932.
- No Payment: Varies depending on the number of spouses eligible for the disability tax credit:
- For one eligible spouse: $51,159
- For both spouses eligible: $56,386
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Eligibility Criteria for ACWB
To qualify for ACWB payments, you must:
- Be a resident of Canada on the first day of each payment quarter.
- Meet the CWB eligibility requirements for the benefit year, including filing an annual tax return.
- Have an earned working income exceeding $3,000.
Calculation of Advanced Payments
The CRA determines your ACWB entitlement based on:
- Marital status and family situation.
- Adjusted family net income.
- Eligibility for the disability tax credit.
Eligible recipients receive up to 50% of their annual CWB entitlement in advanced payments. Any remaining entitlement will be paid during tax filing.
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Important Considerations
- Life Events: Death, incarceration (90+ days), or emigration disqualify you from receiving further payments in the benefit year.
- Married/Common-Law Couples: Payments are issued to one spouse, typically the one with the higher working income or the one eligible for the disability supplement.
The ACWB ensures low- and modest-income Canadians have financial support throughout the year. For more information, visit the official CRA Canada Workers Benefit page.
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