Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit is a provincial financial assistance program. Learn who’s eligible for the ACFB and how much you could receive. The post Alberta Child and Family Benefit payment dates in 2025 appeared first on MoneySense.
The Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) is a program administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on behalf of the government of Alberta. The ACFB was introduced to assist lower-income and middle-income families with children under 18. Eligible families can receive direct financial assistance on a quarterly basis.
The ACFB was introduced in July 2020, consolidating the Alberta Child Benefit and the Alberta Family Employment Tax Credit into a single program. The ACFB aims to provide families with a better quality of life for their children and support their well-being. (See similar programs in other provinces and territories.)
The ACFB is indexed to inflation, so the amounts increase every year. The ACFB benefit period runs from July of one year to June of the following year.
What are the Alberta child benefit payment dates for 2025?
The CRA issues ACFB payments on a quarterly basis, by direct deposit or cheque. The payment dates this year are:
February 27, 2025- May 27, 2025
- August 27, 2025
- November 27, 2025
Who is eligible to receive the ACFB?
To qualify for the ACFB, you must:
- be a parent of one or more children under 18
- be a resident of Alberta
- file a tax return
- meet the income criteria
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How do I apply for the ACFB?
You do not need to apply for the ACFB. According to the Alberta government, “You are automatically considered for the ACFB when you file your annual tax return and qualify for the federal government’s Canada Child Benefit.” (Learn more about the Canada Child Benefit (CCB), including eligibility requirements and payment dates.)
The CRA will regularly reassess your family’s eligibility for the ACFB (for example, if you have another child, your benefit amount could increase). If you and your family have just moved to Alberta, you’ll be eligible for the ACFB the month after you become a resident.
How much is the Alberta child benefit?
Your adjusted family net income (from your previous year’s tax return) and the number of kids in your family determine your total benefit amount per year. The ACFB includes a base component and a working component.
Base component of the ACFB
The ACFB’s base component is available to lower-income families with children. You do not have to earn any income to receive the base component. Depending on the number of children in your family, you may be entitled to the following amounts as your base component for the period from July 2024 to June 2025:
- $1,469 for one child
- $2,204 for two children
- $2,939 for three children
- $3,674 for four or more children
If your adjusted family net income exceeded $27,024 in 2024, this base component is reduced.
Working component of the ACFB
In addition to the base component, families with an adjusted net income of more than $2,760 are eligible for a working component. The benefit amount for the working component increases by 15% for every additional dollar of income (up to the maximum benefit), encouraging families to join or stay in the workforce. You may be entitled to these amounts for the period from July 2024 to June 2025:
- $752 for one child
- $1,437 for two children
- $1,847 for three children
- $1,982 for four or more children
Once the adjusted family net income exceeds $45,285, the working component of the benefit is also reduced.
You can also use the Government of Canada’s child and family benefits calculator to get an estimate of the annual federal and provincial or territorial benefits you might be entitled to.
ACFB amounts for July 2024 to June 2025
| Number of children | Maximum base component per year | Maximum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 child | $1,469 | $752 | $2,221 |
| 2 children | $2,204 | $1,437 | $3,641 |
| 3 children | $2,939 | $1,847 | $4,786 |
| 4 or more children | $3,674 | $1,982 | $5,656 |
Examples of ACFB payments
- A family with two children under 18, a combined net income of $26,000 (based on the 2023 tax year), and an employment income of $28,000 will be eligible for the full base component of $2,204 and a working component of $1,437, for a total of $3,641 in 2024–2025.
- A family with one child under 18, a net income of $20,000 and no employment income will be eligible for the full base component of $1,469 annually. They will not be eligible for the ACFB’s working component due to a lack of employment income.
Are ACFB payments taxable?
No. ACFB payments are tax-free, and you don’t need to report them as income on your tax return.
What if you don’t receive your ACFB payment on time?
If you do not receive your ACFB payment on the designated date, wait five working days before reaching out to the CRA at 1-800-959-2809. For more information about the ACFB, visit the Alberta government’s website.
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