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Use CRA My Account to review your benefit record and compare it with the payment schedule. The next page shows where to find the expected date, amount, schedule, and benefit statement for October 5, 2026.
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The online record can also help you understand whether you are looking at the next payment, the full July-to-June payment period, or your statement of account. Before the October date, have your CRA sign-in method ready and use the benefit section rather than relying on an unofficial calculator or an old bookmark.
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What the October payment date means
October 5, 2026 is the scheduled date identified for the CGEB payment period. The exact information on your account is more useful than a generic estimate because the CRA calculates benefits using personal and family information, including adjusted family net income, marital status, and eligible children.
Where to look in CRA My Account
After signing in, look first at the Overview screen and the Benefits and credits area. The CGEB may appear under its current name, with the former GST/HST credit name shown for context. Opening the detailed benefit entry should reveal the next expected payment and the schedule for the relevant year.
- Sign in Open your CRA account and choose your Individual account.
- Find the overview Look under Benefits and credits for your next expected payment.
- Open the benefit Select Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (formerly the GST/HST credit).
- Compare details Review the date, amount, payment schedule, and statement of account.
If the amount or date looks different
Do not assume that a different amount means the account is wrong. CGEB amounts are recalculated every July using information from the previous year's tax return, and changes to income, marital status, custody, or eligible children can affect the calculation. Read the statement and notices in your account before taking further action.
Frequently asked questions
Can I check my CGEB before October 5, 2026?
Yes. Sign in to CRA My Account and review the next expected payment under Benefits and credits. The account can show the date and amount expected for your record.
Is October 5 the amount I will receive?
No. October 5, 2026 is a scheduled payment date. Your personal payment amount is the figure displayed in your CRA benefit details and statement.
Why can my CGEB change?
The CRA recalculates the benefit every July using prior-year tax information. Changes in income or family circumstances can also affect later payment details.
