How to Use the Payment Calendar

The Payment Calendar helps you check payment dates for the CRA GST/HST Credit, the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), and the U.S. Child Tax Credit (CTC). Follow these steps to use the tool:

1. Select a Program

• At the top of the calendar, choose one of the following from the dropdown:
  • CRA GST/HST Credit – usually paid every three months.
  • Canada Child Benefit (CCB) – usually paid monthly.
  • U.S. Child Tax Credit (CTC) – claimed at tax time or used to track state advance payments.

2. Choose the Year

• Use the Year selector to view payment schedules for the year you want.
• The calendar updates automatically when you switch years.

3. Navigate by Month

• Use the Previous and Next buttons to move through the months.
• Payment dates will be highlighted on the calendar for the program you selected.

4. Understand the Highlights

• Blue highlight – official payment dates pre-filled from government schedules.
• Yellow highlight – custom dates that you add yourself.

5. Add or Remove Your Own Dates

• Click Add Custom Date, select a program, and pick a date.
• The new date will appear on the calendar in yellow.
• To remove a date, use the “Remove” button next to the entry in the list.

6. Export or Import Dates

• Click Export CSV to download your schedule in a spreadsheet file.
• Use Import CSV to upload saved payment schedules (format: Program,Date).

7. Check Notes

• Under the calendar, you’ll find notes explaining how each benefit usually works, including reminders about quarterly vs. monthly payments.