CRA Carbon Rebate 2025 – Check Eligibility, Payment Dates & Amounts

In 2025, the CRA Carbon Rebate Payment continues to provide essential financial support to Canadians impacted by federal carbon pricing. This quarterly benefit—often referred to as the Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR)—is a direct deposit payment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its purpose? To help households offset the increased cost of living brought on by carbon taxes, while encouraging environmentally conscious behavior.

If you’re wondering whether you qualify, when you’ll get paid, or how much you’ll receive, this guide has all the answers.

Overview

The CRA Carbon Rebate is part of Canada’s plan to balance climate action with cost-of-living support. Since carbon pricing raises fuel costs and energy bills, the government introduced this rebate to give money back to households—especially those in provinces under the federal carbon pricing system.

You don’t need to apply separately. If you file your taxes and qualify, the payment is automatically deposited into your account.

Program Name	CRA Carbon Rebate (CCR)
Authority	Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Country	Canada
Payment Method	Direct Deposit
Payment Frequency	Quarterly
Maximum Amount	Up to $1,364.60 annually
Website	canada.ca

Eligibility

To receive the CRA Carbon Rebate in 2025, you must meet the following criteria:

• Residency: You must be a resident of Canada and live in a province where the federal carbon pricing system applies.
  These provinces include:
  • Ontario
  • Alberta
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • New Brunswick
  • Nova Scotia
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island
• Age: You must be at least 19 years old, or you must:
  • Be married/common-law partner of someone eligible, or
  • Be a parent who lives with your child
• Tax Filing: You must file your 2024 income tax return by April 30, 2025, even if you have no income. This is crucial to receive your payment.
• Additional Eligibility:
  • Families may receive more for spouses and dependent children
  • Individuals living in provinces with their own carbon tax (like British Columbia or Quebec) are not eligible for this federal rebate

Payment

The Canada Carbon Rebate is issued every three months. In 2025, you’ll receive four payments directly to your bank account if you’ve signed up for direct deposit through the CRA.

Here’s the full CCR payment schedule for 2025:

Quarter	Payment Date
January – March	January 15, 2025
April – June	April 15, 2025
July – September	July 15, 2025
October – December	October 15, 2025

To receive your payments on time, ensure:

• You’ve filed your taxes by the deadline
• Your banking info is updated in CRA My Account

Amount

The payment amount varies based on your province and household size. While the maximum annual amount for some households can go up to $1,364.60, most single individuals or small families will receive less.

Exact amounts are determined by:

• Your location
• Whether you are single or a family
• Number of eligible dependents

Here’s an approximate example of 2025 payment amounts (these vary and are updated annually by CRA):

Household Type	Annual Rebate (up to)
Single Adult	~$488–$550
Couple (no children)	~$732–$820
Family of 4	~$1,200–$1,364.60

To find your exact rebate, check the CRA’s website or your Notice of Assessment after filing taxes.

How to Get It

No special application is needed. Here’s what you need to do to receive the CRA Carbon Rebate Payment:

Step-by-Step:

1. File your 2024 taxes by April 30, 2025
2. Ensure you are a resident of an eligible province
3. Set up direct deposit in CRA My Account
4. Make sure all your information is up to date, including marital status and dependents

The payment is issued automatically once your eligibility is confirmed.

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