Ontario Trillium Benefit payments for January go out soon — Here's how much you can get
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You could get hundreds of dollars from the OTB next week.
January is here, kicking off a new year and bringing a fresh batch of government payments for Canadians. For residents of Ontario, the January Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment might be just the financial boost you need to help manage your expenses this month.
The OTB is funded by the Government of Ontario but administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It's specifically designed to support low- to moderate-income households in Ontario with costs like energy bills and property taxes.
The new year makes for a great time to check your eligibility — you could qualify for a government payment worth hundreds of dollars, depending on factors like your income, family size and where in the province you live.
Here's everything you need to know about the January 2025 Ontario Trillium Benefit payment, including how much you might receive and when it's coming.
What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a tax-free monthly payment designed to assist Ontarians with expenses such as energy costs, property taxes and sales tax. The Government of Ontario funds the benefit, while the CRA manages the distribution.
This payment bundles three credits into one: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Ontario Sales Tax Credit and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.
If you're eligible for any of these credits, you'll receive the OTB.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
To be eligible for the January Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment, you must have filed your 2023 tax return (even if you didn't earn any income). The CRA uses the details from your return, like your household income, to decide if you qualify.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? It's not too late! Submitting your return now could still help you access any payments you're entitled to.
If you're married or in a common-law relationship, both your and your partner's tax filings will be considered when determining your payment. And don't forget — if you're turning 18 before June, filing your 2023 tax return will allow you to start receiving payments once you're eligible.
How much can you receive from the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
How much you'll get from the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) depends on factors like your income, age, family size, where you live and how much you pay in rent or property taxes.
Here's a quick look at the maximum yearly amounts available from each credit:
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit: up to $180 for individuals or $277 for families
- Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit: up to $1,248 if you're between 18 and 64, or up to $1,421 if you're 65 or older
- Ontario Sales Tax Credit: up to $360 each for you, your spouse and each dependent child
The CRA splits your OTB amount into 12 monthly payments based on your eligibility for these credits.
When do Ontario Trillium Benefit payments go out?
The next Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment is set for Friday, January 10. OTB payments typically arrive on the 10th of each month, unless the date lands on a weekend or holiday, in which case payments are sent out on the previous business day.
Here's the schedule for the remaining OTB payment dates in the 2024 benefit year:
- January 10, 2025
- February 10, 2025
- March 10, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 9, 2025
- June 10, 2025
That said, if your annual OTB amount was $360 or less, it would have already been issued as a single lump-sum payment last July.
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