RC66, RC66SCH or RC151?
For newcomers and returning residents applying for the Canada child benefit (CCB) and the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB). Free, runs in your browser.
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FAQ
- Which form does a newcomer with children send?
- Form RC66 with Schedule RC66SCH, if you or your spouse is a citizen, permanent resident, protected person, or a temporary resident who has lived in Canada the previous 18 months. RC66 also signs you up for the CGEB and provincial programs, so you do not send RC151 as well.
- Which form does a newcomer without children send?
- Form RC151, Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Application for Individuals Who Become Residents of Canada. Without children to register you can send it through the CRA online form.
- What is the CGEB?
- The Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit replaced the GST/HST credit in July 2026. Eligibility and the payment calculation stayed the same; only the name changed.
- Which income do I report on RC66SCH or RC151?
- All income not reported on a Canadian return, in Canadian dollars: from January 1 of your arrival year to the day you became resident, and all of the year before. If you arrived between January 1 and May 31, also the year two years before.
- How much is the Canada child benefit?
- For July 2026 to June 2027, up to $8,157 a year for each child under 6 and $6,883 for each child aged 6 to 17. Payments shrink once adjusted family net income passes $38,237.
- Where do I mail RC66 or RC151?
- To the tax centre for your province: Winnipeg for Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the territories; Sudbury for Ontario and the Atlantic provinces; Jonquière for Quebec.