Canada Child Benefit Calculator
Calculate your monthly CCB payments based on family income and children
Your Family
Each child under 6 qualifies for up to $7,997 per year.
Each child aged 6–17 qualifies for up to $6,748 per year.
Adds the Child Disability Benefit — up to $3,411 per year per eligible child.
Line 23600 for both spouses combined, minus any UCCB/RDSP income. Your 2024 income sets payments from July 2025 to June 2026.
Benefit year: July 2025 – June 2026 (based on 2024 AFNI). Amounts verified against CRA calculation sheets, June 2026.
Results
Monthly Payment
Estimated CCB (plus CDB if applicable), paid around the 20th of each month
Annual CCB
Maximum $14,745.00 minus $5,064.26 reduction
Annual Total
CCB + Child Disability Benefit
From July 2026, maximums rise about 2% with indexation: up to $8,157 per child under 6 and $6,883 per child 6–17, recalculated from your 2025 tax return.
CCB payments are tax-free. In shared-custody arrangements each parent receives 50% of the amount calculated from their own AFNI. This estimate excludes related provincial programs (e.g. Ontario Child Benefit, BC Family Benefit) that may be added to your payment.
Canada Child Benefit Guide
Overview / Aperçu
Canadian financial and tax calculations must account for both federal and provincial regulations. The Canada Child Benefit Calculator provides region-specific estimates for Canada / Canada.
Why Use This Calculator / Pourquoi utiliser cette calculatrice
Accurate calculations ensure compliance with regulations, proper financial planning, and informed decision-making across Canada's complex federal-provincial system.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate are these Canadian calculations? / Quelle est la précision de ces calculs canadiens ?
Our calculators use current CRA guidelines and provincial rates. Results are estimates for planning purposes. Consult a tax professional for complex situations. / Nos calculatrices utilisent les directives actuelles de l'ARC et les taux provinciaux. Les résultats sont des estimations à des fins de planification. Consultez un professionnel fiscal pour les situations complexes.
Do calculations differ by province? / Les calculs diffèrent-ils selon la province ?
Yes, provincial tax rates, health premiums, and some benefit calculations vary significantly between provinces and territories. / Oui, les taux d'imposition provinciaux, les primes d'assurance-santé et certains calculs d'avantages varient considérablement entre les provinces et territoires.