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This Week in RWRDS: November 18 – 24, 2023 + MORE Nov 24th
This week we talk about the much anticipated Shoppers Drug Mart PC Optimum Big Bonus Redemption Event, touch upon the Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan changes and much more in our weekly credit card and loyalty rewards newscast! Watch This Week in RWRDS here: Listen to This Week in RWRDS here: Topics of.... More »
ENDS SOON: TD® Aeroplan® Visa Infinite* Card – Up to 50,000 Aeroplan points and no annual fee for the 1st year Dec 13th
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Earn up to a $250 Mastercard Gift Card for a two night stay in Vancouver Jan 6th
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What Is the Climate Action Incentive Payment?
– canadianfinanceblog.com
Most Canadians are familiar with longstanding tax credits, such as the GST/HST credit and the Canada Child Benefit (CCB). But there’s another family credit you may be eligible for, and it’s paid in quarterly installments. It’s called the Climate Action Incentive (CAIP), and it’s been expanded to three additional provinces for 2023-24.
In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know about this important benefit, including who is eligible, how much you can receive, and why the benefit exists in the first place.
What Is the Climate Action Incentive Payment?
The Climate Action Incentive Payment is a tax-free quarterly payment made to residents of several Canadian provinces to offset the cost of the federal carbon tax.
Before 2021, the CAI was a refundable tax credit you claimed on your income tax return. However, as of July 2022, the credit became a quarterly payment. You don’t have to apply for the CAIP; if you qualify, the Canada Revenue Agency will automatically enroll you based on your annual income tax return information…
In this article, I’ll share everything you need to know about this important benefit, including who is eligible, how much you can receive, and why the benefit exists in the first place.
What Is the Climate Action Incentive Payment?
The Climate Action Incentive Payment is a tax-free quarterly payment made to residents of several Canadian provinces to offset the cost of the federal carbon tax.
Before 2021, the CAI was a refundable tax credit you claimed on your income tax return. However, as of July 2022, the credit became a quarterly payment. You don’t have to apply for the CAIP; if you qualify, the Canada Revenue Agency will automatically enroll you based on your annual income tax return information…
