In early 2026, a one-time federal payment of $300 is targeted for low-to-moderate income seniors aged 65 and older in Canada, particularly those receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Old Age Security (OAS). The benefit is designed to support seniors with income below specific thresholds ($22,488 for singles) and is generally automatic based on 2024 tax filings.
The payment is linked with CRA's benefit programs. If you receive credits such as the GST/HST credit or the Guaranteed Income Supplement, this $300 payment will be added automatically. The CRA processes the payment using existing information and banking details, notifying recipients through their CRA My Account portal.
The confirmed amount is $300 per eligible senior, issued as a one‑time payment rather than a recurring monthly increase. Unlike regular pension adjustments, this top‑up is intended to deliver quick financial assistance at the beginning of the year.
If you were born before 22 September 1959 you could get between £100 and £300 to help you pay your heating bills for winter 2025 to 2026. This is known as a 'Winter Fuel Payment'. This guide is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg) and in an easy read format.
If the Canada fed deposit you receive says DN Canada fed/fed on your bank statement then you're likely receiving a payment for one of three things – Canada Child Benefit, a GST/HST payment, or the Canada Workers Benefit. This is stating that the payment is for a federal benefit not a provincial or territorial one.
Eligibility and details for the $250 rebate.
To qualify, individuals must meet criteria such as working in 2023, earning under $150,000, filing a tax return, and being a Canadian resident on March 31, 2025. Payments will be issued automatically via direct deposit or cheque by the CRA.
Even if you are not otherwise required to file a tax return, you may still be entitled to an economic stimulus payment from the federal government. WHAT YOU COULD GET: You could receive a payment of $300 for individuals or $600 if you are married and file a joint tax return with your spouse.
If you are 80 years old or older, you will receive: £300 if you do not live with anyone else who qualifies for a payment. £200 if you live with someone else who is under 80 years old and qualifies for a Winter Fuel Payment themselves. £150 if you live with someone who qualifies and is also 80 or older.
If you're eligible, the Winter Fuel Payment for 2025 will be paid directly into your account between November and December 2025. If you do not get any of the benefits in the list above, you will need to claim if either of the following apply: you have not received the Winter Fuel Payment before.
It is a single lump sum meant to supplement existing income rather than replace any ongoing program. The payment is scheduled for January 5, 2026, placing it immediately after the holiday season and at the start of the calendar year, when many households face higher expenses.
Payments will happen by direct deposit into your bank account starting July 15 and on the 15th of each month through December. People who do not use direct deposit will receive their payments by mail around the same time.
If you haven't received the full amount, wait until you get your Notice 1444, Your Economic Impact Payment, from the IRS. That letter should have the correct amount of your stimulus payment. If you don't receive deposits or checks in that amount, you may have to file a Recovery Rebate Credit (see below).
$300 maximum claims rule
This rule states that if the total of your work-related expenses is $300 or less (not including car, travel, and overtime meal expenses, which can be claimed separately), you can claim the total amount as a tax deduction without receipts.
This benefit provided a non-taxable payment of $300 for seniors eligible for the OAS pension, along with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the GIS, to support vulnerable Canadians, and to help them cover increased costs caused by COVID-19.
The $1,200 payment is a one-time direct deposit issued by the Canada Revenue Agency for seniors classified as low income based on their most recent tax return. The payment is not a loan, does not need to be repaid and does not replace existing monthly benefits.
You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before 22 September 1959 and live in England or Wales.
A major change to this year's Winter Fuel Payment means that everyone over State Pension age (66), with an income of £35,000 or below will now benefit from the tax-free payment worth up to £300 per household. Last winter the payment was restricted to those who claimed Pension Credit.
A $200 taxpayer rebate will be made to eligible Ontario tax filers who meet all the following requirements: 18 years or older at the end of 2023. resident in Ontario on December 31, 2023 and still living in the province. filed their 2023 Income Tax and Benefit Returns by December 31, 2024.
Many low-income people are eligible to receive a $300 to $600 economic stimulus payment –– commonly referred to as a rebate –– from the federal government this year. To get this payment, low-income individuals must file a simple 2007 federal income tax return showing at least $3,000 in qualifying income.
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (American Rescue Plan), enacted in early March 2021, provided Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 for eligible individuals or $2,800 for married couples filing jointly, plus $1,400 for each qualifying dependent, including adult dependents.
One-time $600 payment to individuals who earn less than $30,000 and are eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit.