| Filing a tax return is the key to unlocking the benefits | | | | severe and prolonged impairment in physical or |
| available to your family. This year, keep more of | | | | mental functions; |
| your dollars in your pocket by checking out some of | | | | • the goods and services tax/harmonized sales |
| the benefits your family may be eligible for, including: | | | | tax (GST/HST) credit—a credit that helps |
| • the Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB)—a | | | | individuals and families with modest incomes offset all |
| tax-free monthly benefit for children under 18; | | | | or part of the GST or HST they pay on most goods |
| • the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB)—a | | | | and services; and |
| taxable, guaranteed benefit of $100 per month per | | | | • the working income tax benefit—a tax credit |
| child up to the age of six; | | | | that provides tax relief for eligible working |
| • the Child Disability Benefit—a tax-free benefit | | | | low-income individuals and families who are already in |
| for families who care for a child under age 18 with a | | | | the workforce. |