How much is basic Canada child tax benefit?

The amount of basic Canada child tax benefit (CCTB) for July 2015 to June 2016 is (except Alberta):

    • $1,470.96 (122.58 per month) for each child under age 18; and
    • a supplement of $102.96 ($8.58 per month) for your third and each additional child.

The benefit is reduced if your adjusted family net income is more than $44,701. The reduction is calculated as follows:

    • Family with one child: 2% of the amount of adjusted family net income that is more than $44,701.
    • Family with two or more children: 4% of the amount of adjusted family net income that is more than $44,701.

In Alberta, the basic Canada child tax benefit amount is based on the age of each child.