The Ontario Trillium Benefit combines three credits to help pay for energy costs, sales tax, and property tax: Northern Ontario Energy Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and Ontario Sales Tax Credit. You need to be eligible for at least one of the three credits to receive the benefit.
Northern Ontario Energy Credit
This credit is a tax-free payment to help with higher home energy costs faced by Northern Ontarians. To qualify, you must be a resident of Northern Ontario and meet certain eligibility requirements.
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit
This credit is a tax-free payment to help with property taxes and sales tax on energy costs. To qualify, you must be a resident of Ontario and meet certain eligibility requirements.
Ontario Sales Tax Credit
This credit is a tax-free payment to help Ontarians with the sales tax they pay. To qualify, you must be a resident of Ontario and meet certain eligibility requirements.
How to Get the Ontario Trillium Benefit
To receive the benefit, you must file your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return and complete the ON-BEN Application Form. The Canada Revenue Agency will determine your eligibility and notify you if you are entitled to receive the credit.
Calculating the Benefit
Use the CRA child and family benefits calculator to calculate how much you could get overall from the Ontario Trillium Benefit. The amount depends on your age, income, residence, family size, and amount paid in rent or property tax.
How the Ontario Trillium Benefit is Paid
If you receive your income tax refund by direct deposit, you will receive your Ontario Trillium Benefit payment(s) by direct deposit. Otherwise, you will receive your payments by mail on the 10th of each month, starting in July.
Ontario Trillium Benefit Payments
The amount you receive depends on your eligibility and the credit amount. You can choose between monthly payments or a single payment in June 2025 if you qualify for more than $360.
File on Time
File your personal Income Tax and Benefit Return by April 30 to receive your Ontario Trillium Benefit payments on time.
Requesting Direct Deposit
Request direct deposit online using the CRA My Account service or by completing the Canada direct deposit enrolment form.
Objections
Contact the Canada Revenue Agency if you have any issues with your payment or eligibility.
Other Tax Credits and Benefits
You and your family may be eligible for other Ontario tax credits and benefits. Visit the Canada Revenue Agency site for more information.
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