Ontario Trillium Benefit payments for November go out soon — Here's how much you can get
November is here, which means a fresh wave of government benefits Canadians can receive this month. For people living in Ontario, the November Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) payment could provide some extra financial support in just a few days.
The OTB is a benefit payment for low- to moderate-income households in Ontario, designed to help cover expenses like energy bills and property taxes. Now is a great time to review your eligibility — you might qualify for a payment worth hundreds of dollars, depending on factors like where you live and your income, age and family size.
Here's what you need to know about the November 2024 Ontario Trillium Benefit payment and how much you could receive.
What is the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a monthly tax-free payment that helps Ontario residents with expenses such as energy costs, property taxes and sales tax. It is funded by the Government of Ontario but issued by the CRA.
This benefit combines three credits into one payment: the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, the Ontario Sales Tax Credit and the Northern Ontario Energy Credit.
If you qualify for any of these credits, you're eligible to receive the OTB.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
To qualify for the OTB, you need to have filed your 2023 tax return, even if you didn't have any income. The CRA determines your eligibility based on the details you provided when filing, including your income.
If you missed the April 30 deadline, it's still worth submitting your tax return as soon as you can so you don't miss out on any payments.
For those who are married or in a common-law relationship, your OTB payments may be influenced by how both you and your partner filed. And if you're turning 18 before June 2025, be sure to file your 2023 return so you can start receiving payments as soon as you're eligible.
How much can you receive from the Ontario Trillium Benefit?
The amount you'll receive through the OTB depends on factors like your income, age, family size, place of residence and the rent or property taxes you pay.
Here's a quick look at the maximum yearly amounts you could get:
- Northern Ontario Energy Credit: Up to $180 for singles 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 any dependent children.
Your monthly OTB payment is based on your eligibility for these credits, split into 12 monthly payments.
When do Ontario Trillium Benefit payments go out?
The next OTB payment is set for Friday, November 8. Typically, OTB payments arrive on the 10th of each month, but if the 10th falls on a weekend or holiday, payments are sent on the last business day before.
Here are the remaining OTB payment dates for 2024:
- November 8, 2024
- December 10, 2024
However, if your annual OTB amount is $360 or less, you should have already received it as a single lump-sum payment back in July.
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