Benefit Programs
The B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit (BCECTB) is a non-taxable monthly
benefit to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under six years of
age.
To be eligible to receive the BCECTB in April 2015, you must:
File your personal income tax return for British Columbia.
Be primarily responsible for the care and upbringing of a child under six years
of age.
Earn a net family income under $100,000 to receive the maximum benefit or
under $150,000 for a partial benefit.
And be a resident of British Columbia.
The BCECTB was introduced April 1, 2015. BCECTB payments are provided
monthly (like Canada Child Benefit ) to the primary caregiver of the child up to
and including the month the child turns six years old.
B.C. Early Childhood Tax Benefit (BCECTB)
Enrolment for the BCECTB is processed through the Canada Child Benefit
Application. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will use the information from
your Canada Child Benefit Application to determine your eligibility. If you are
eligible, the amount of any payments will be calculated automatically based on
information from your income tax returns .
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