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If you’re working from home for your employer, you can claim home office expenses—but only if your employer signs Form T2200.

Without it, you can’t claim anything. CRA doesn’t care if you worked remotely 40 hours a week.

Want to know why some employers refuse to sign? Or what to do if they won’t? Read my blog here.

You have any questions about your home office expenses? Contact us.

1. Intro: What is CCB?

The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is a tax-free monthly payment to help with the cost of raising children under 18. But CRA won’t just send it—you have to apply and meet the rules.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• You live with the child and are primarily responsible

• You're a resident of Canada for tax purposes

• You file a tax return each year

• (For newcomers/temp workers) You’ve been in Canada for 18+ months with a valid permit

3. Steps to Get It

1. Register the birth (if Canadian-born)

2. Fill out Form RC66

3. File taxes for both parents

4. Wait for CRA approval (first payment typically 6–8 weeks later)

4. Common Mistakes

• Assuming CRA knows you had a kid

• Forgetting to file taxes for both parents

• Not applying because “you’re new here”

• Thinking CCB is automatic after filing

5. Retroactive Payments

If you qualify but haven’t applied, you may still get paid for past months—but only if you act fast.

6. Need Help?

At QTTS, we can help you check your eligibility, file the RC66, and make sure nothing is missed. Whether you're new to Canada or unsure what was submitted—we’ve got you covered.

You don’t need income to get government money.

Filing your taxes, even with $0 income, can unlock GST/HST credits, the Carbon Tax Rebate, and more.

We’ve helped countless clients recover thousands in missed benefits. Even if the last Carbon Tax payment was in April 2025, you can still claim past years—but only if you file. Same for GST/HST!

If you didn’t file, you’re literally leaving money on the table. Contact us and we’ll help you get what’s owed to you.

Hell yes. Even if you made less than $15,000, you should still file your tax return—here’s why:

• If you paid any income tax, that’s money the government owes you

• You could qualify for GST/HST credits

• If you didn’t file past years, you may still get Carbon Tax Rebate payments

• You want carry-forward amounts (like tuition, RRSP room, etc.) properly tracked

• Many low-income benefits and credits activate only if you file

If you haven’t filed yet, file today and claim the money you didn’t even know you were missing.