Newfoundland and Labrador Income Supplement and Seniors' Benefit

Newfoundland and LabradorTax creditChecked November 6, 2026

Two tax-free provincial amounts paid every three months with the federal Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB, formerly the GST/HST credit). The Income Supplement helps low-income people and families; the Seniors' Benefit adds up to $1,882 a year for low-income seniors.

How much

July 2026 to June 2027, per year. Income Supplement: up to $520 for you, $589 for a spouse or common-law partner, plus $231 for each child under 19. Disability amount (paid with the Income Supplement): up to $231 if you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, plus $231 if your spouse or partner does. Seniors' Benefit: up to $1,882.

When it's paid

Every three months, added to your CGEB payments.

Who qualifies

You live in Newfoundland and Labrador and file a tax return
Income Supplement: you have a low income; the amount depends on your family situation and adjusted family net income
Seniors' Benefit: you are a single senior who was at least 64 on December 31, 2025, or a couple with at least one such senior
Seniors' Benefit: full amount with adjusted family net income of $30,409 or less; part of it between $30,409 and $46,549
Disability amount: you qualify for the CGEB, the Income Supplement and the Disability Tax Credit

How to apply

File your tax return every year; there is no separate application
The CRA checks if you qualify for the CGEB and adds the provincial amounts
If you have a spouse or partner, they file too
Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (form T2201) if you have a disability, to get the extra disability amount

What to have ready

Your and your spouse or partner's tax returns
Approved Disability Tax Credit (for the disability amount)

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Common mistakes to avoid

Not filing because you have little or no income; the payments are based on your return
Missing the disability amount because the Disability Tax Credit was never applied for
Forgetting to update your marital status or address with the CRA

Still being confirmed: The CRA page gives the maximum amounts but not the income levels where the Income Supplement starts to go down, so your actual amount may be lower. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

CRA: Newfoundland and Labrador programs ↗

Last checked against these pages on November 6, 2026.

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