Children & family
Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
A monthly tax-free payment to help eligible families with the cost of raising children under 18.
CCB amounts depend on AFNI, filing taxes on time keeps payments flowing.
Where you may see this
CRA My Account and monthly deposit notices.
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Tax credits
Adjusted family net income (AFNI)
The income amount the government uses to calculate many income-tested benefits. It starts with family net income and applies specific adjustments from your tax return.
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Shared custody (benefits)
When a child lives with each parent at least 40% of the time, benefit rules may split payments between households.
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