Credits we check · Canada

Did you miss benefits by not filing a tax return?

RefundSift checks your Canada tax situation for the benefits you only get by filing (CGEB / former GST/HST credit, Canada child benefit). Here is what it is, in plain language, with links to the official CRA pages.

Who qualifies

• You skipped filing a return for one or more years, even with little or no income.
• CRA uses your return to work out the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB, the GST/HST credit before July 2026) and the Canada child benefit.

How much

CRA says if you file a prior-year return late you may still get payments retroactively; for the former GST/HST credit these are now issued as CGEB payments. Amounts depend on your income and family.

How far back you can claim

File the missing years; CRA then works out what you are owed. See the CRA pages below.

Official sources

• GST/HST credit – now CGEB (CRA)
• Canada child benefit (CRA)
• Income tax packages for past years (CRA)

Not tax advice. This page is general information based on the official sources above, which can change. Rules and amounts depend on your full situation and the tax year. Check the official source or a qualified professional before you claim.