Tax credits
Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
A refundable tax credit for low-income workers, with additional amounts for eligible families and people with disabilities.
CWB rewards employment income, amounts change as earnings rise.
Where you may see this
T1 return Schedule 6 and CRA assessment.
Related terms
Tax credits
Refundable tax credit
A tax credit that can be paid to you even if you owe no tax. If the credit is larger than your tax owing, you receive the difference as a payment.
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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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Benefit year vs tax year
Your tax year is the calendar year on your return; many benefits use a July to June benefit year based on an earlier tax year.
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Disability amount (tax credit)
A non-refundable tax credit on your return when you are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
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Family net income
The combined net income of you and your spouse or common-law partner, used to test eligibility for many family benefits.
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