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Child Tax Benefit

A tax-free monthly amount for low-income New Brunswick families with children under 18, paid with the Canada Child Benefit. A working-income supplement may add more.

Estimated value
About $20.83/month per child, plus a possible working-income supplement
Check if I qualify →
Apply for this first — it unlocks other benefits: Canada Child Benefit

Who qualifies

  • You must be a New Brunswick resident receiving the Canada Child Benefit, with a low family income.

How to apply

  1. 1

    File your taxes

    No separate application. File your taxes and receive the Canada Child Benefit; the NB Child Tax Benefit is assessed automatically.

    Go to application ↗

Documents you will need

  • Filed tax returns
How often it is paid
Monthly

Good to know

  • It is paid automatically with the Canada Child Benefit.

Often applied for together

Canada Child Benefit
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Last verified: September 3, 2026