Payment Estimator
Marital status + kids + income → your quarterly payment.
By Scheme Tools Editorial Team · Last updated: 2026-10-10
Groceries & Essentials Benefit — Payment Estimator
Estimate your tax-free quarterly payment (July 2026 – June 2027).
Estimated annual benefit$913
Estimated quarterly payment$228
Estimate only. Phase-out starts near $46,432 family income (5¢ per dollar). Payments: Oct 5, 2026 ✓, then Jan 5 & Apr 5, 2027. You must file a tax return each year. Beware of fake "$2,000 direct deposit" posts — official info only at canada.ca.