In provinces where the federal fuel surcharge applies, eligible households can get more back through the Canada Carbon Credit, formerly known as CAIP, than they pay as a result of the federal carbon pricing system. Eligible Canadians will receive their next quarterly CCR payment in January 2025.
The CCR is designed to help offset the costs of carbon pricing that the federal government implements in provinces whose carbon pricing systems do not meet federal standards.
Carbon tax refund dates 2025
All direct fuel surcharge payments are returned to the province where they were collected, primarily through the quarterly CCR. In provinces where the federal fuel surcharge applies, a family of four will receive up to $1,800 through the CCR in 2024-25. The carbon tax rebate payment is tax-free and delivered quarterly to every eligible Canadian throughout the year.
If individuals meet the eligibility requirements of the CCR program, they can expect rebate payments on April 15, July, October and January. However, if the 15th falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the payment will be delivered on the last business day before the 15th of that month.
How can you get a carbon tax refund in 2025?
Canadians registered for direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency will receive CCR payments directly into their bank account every three months. But for those not registered for direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency, the Canada Carbon Credit will be delivered via paper cheque.
The method of receiving the rebate amount via bank or direct deposit is the fastest, simplest, most reliable and easiest method of delivery of the rebate amount. Individuals cannot face unexpected delays if they choose this method.
Individuals who have a spouse or common-law partner, including the person who files their tax return first, will receive the Canada Carbon Rebate amount for all family members, including children.
Carbon tax refund amounts
The exact amount of the Canada Carbon Rebate depends on the individual’s province of residence, household composition and whether or not they qualify for additional rural allowances.
The table below shows the quarterly amount of carbon rebates for 2024-25. determined by the Minister of Finance for single adults, couples, families of four and the rural allowance that they will receive in January 2025.
| Alberta | Manitoba | Ontario | Saskatchewan | New Brunswick | Nova Scotia | Prince Edward Island* | Newfoundland and Labrador | |
| First adult | 225 dollars | 150 dollars | 140 dollars | 188 dollars | 95 dollars | 103 dollars | 110 dollars | 149 dollars |
| Rural | 270 dollars | 180 dollars | 168 dollars | $225.60 | 114 dollars | $123.60 | 110 dollars | $178.80 |
| Another adult | $112.50 | 75 dollars | 70 dollars | 94 dollars | $47.50 | $51.50 | 55 dollars | $74.50 |
| Rural | 135 dollars | 90 dollars | 84 dollars | $112.80 | 57 dollars | $61.80 | 55 dollars | $89.40 |
| Every Child | $56.25 | $37.50 | 35 dollars | 47 dollars | $23.75 | $25.75 | $27.50 | $37.25 |
| Rural | $67.50 | 45 dollars | 42 dollars | $56.40 | $28.50 | $30.90 | $27.50 | $44.70 |
| 4-member family | 450 dollars | 300 dollars | 280 dollars | 376 dollars | 190 dollars | 206 dollars | 220 dollars | 298 dollars |
| Rural | 540 dollars | 360 dollars | 336 dollars | $451.20 | 228 dollars | $247.20 | 220 dollars | $357.60 |
Who is eligible for the Canadian Carbon Tax Refund?
To receive a carbon tax refund in 2025, individuals must meet the following eligibility requirements.
- Interested persons must be at least 19 years of age in the month prior to the payment, which is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- If individuals are under the age of 19, they may still be eligible if they do one of the followingMr applies:
- They are married or cohabiting.
- They are parents of one or more children.
- They live with their child.
- They are responsible for the care and upbringing of children.
- If the child is registered for CCR, Canada Child Benefit (CCB) or GST/HST credit.
- To qualify individuals must live in a province where a federal carbon tax is in effect. From 2024, the Canadian carbon credit is available to residents of the following countriesMr provinces:
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Saskatchewan
How to apply for a carbon tax refund?
The steps to apply for the Canadian Carbon Tax Credit are listed below.
- Go to the website
- Check the eligibility criteria for the Canada Carbon Credit, which usually include residence in a province or territory where a carbon tax applies.
- Submit your tax return with all necessary information such as your name, address, province or territory name, phone number, email address, etc. before the deadline for submitting the tax return.
- To receive rural allowance, you must tick the box on page 2 of your income tax and benefits return.
- Then set up direct deposit with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to receive your Canada Carbon Rebate payment faster.
- After checking all the entered data, submit the tax refund form.
Please note that after filing their annual tax return, eligible individuals will automatically receive their Canada Carbon Rebate on the expected delivery date of the rebate amount.
