B.C Climate Action Tax Credit Payment Dates Jul. 2024
British Columbia is one of the provinces that are excluded from the federal carbon tax rebate (CAIP).
As a B.C. resident, you will get your carbon tax rebate under the B.C climate action tax credit program.
This post covers the B.C. climate action tax credit payment dates for 2024 including the payment amounts, increase, eligibility and more.
B.C Climate Action Tax Credit Payment Dates 2024
The B.C. climate action tax credit is administered quarterly together with the federal goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST).
The payment is usually released on the fifth of each January, April, July and October.
But if the fifth falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the credit will be administered on the last business day before the weekend or public holiday.
Accordingly, the following are the B.C. climate action tax credit payment dates for 2024 and their current status.
| Quarter | Payment Date | Payment Status |
| 1st Quarter | January 5, 2024 | Paid |
| 2nd Quarter | April 5, 2024 | Paid |
| 3rd Quarter | July 5, 2024 | Upcoming |
| 4th Quarter | October 4, 2024 | Pending |
How fast you receive your payment from the above dates depends on the method you choose to receive the credit.
If you set up direct deposit, you can get your deposit on or before the official payment date depending on your bank.
A cheque deposit can take up to three business days to arrive at your address.
But generally, you should receive your tax credit within 10 business days from the day the payment was released.
If you don’t receive the payment within 10 business days, contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) which administers the payment on behalf of the B.C. government.
Recently, some people started receiving the carbon tax rebate with the description “Canada Fed“. Learn more about other benefits administered as Canada Fed here.
Not everyone receives the B.C. climate action tax credit quarterly. You will only receive the credit quarterly if your entitled credit amount is above $40. If the amount is below $40, you will receive a one-time payment in July.
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What is the B.C Climate Action Tax Credit?
The B.C. climate action tax credit (BCCATC) is a tax-free rebate administered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of the B.C government.
The credit is combined with GST/HST credit and paid quarterly to eligible recipients.
As with other provincial carbon tax rebates, BCCATC seeks to offset the cost of carbon tax in British Columbia for individuals and families.
The credit is regulated by the British Columbia Climate Action Tax Credit Regulation and it’s reviewed every July to account for inflation.
How Much is the B.C Climate Action Tax Credit?
Not every BCCATC recipient gets the same credit amount.
The amount you get depends on your family structure and adjusted family net income (AFNI).
Below are the maximum BCCATC amounts for the July 2023 to June 2024 benefit year:
| Category | Maximum BCCATC Amount |
| Single | $447 |
| Spouse, common-law partner or first child in a single-parent family | $223.50 |
| Each child (excluding the first child in a single-parent family) | $111.50 |
To get the maximum BCCATC amount as an individual, your adjusted family net income for the 2022 tax year must be below the income threshold of $39,115.
- If your adjusted family net income exceeds $39,115, your BCCATC amount will be reduced by 2%.
For families, the income threshold is $50,170 for the 2022 tax year.
- If your adjusted family net income exceeds $50,170, your credit will also be reduced by 2% depending on your family structure.
B.C Climate Action Tax Income Threshold 2024
Each year the government sets income thresholds to determine who receives the maximum, minimum or zero credit based on their adjusted family net income (AFNI).
The following table presents the income threshold amounts for the July 2023 to June 2024 benefit year.
| Category | AFNI threshold amount | Credit is reduced if AFNI is between | Credit is reduced to zero if AFNI is |
| Single | $39,115 | $39,115 and $61,465 | $61,465 or more |
| Single parent with one child | $50,170 | $50,170 and $83,695 | $83,695 or more |
| Single parent with two children | $50,170 | $50,170 and $89,270 | $89,270 or more |
| Single parent with three children | $50,170 | $50,170 and $94,845 | $94,845 or more |
| Married or common-law with no children | $50,170 | $50,170 and $83,695 | $83,695 or more |
| Married or common-law with one child | $50,170 | $50,170 and $89,270 | $89,270 or more |
| Married or common-law with two children | $50,170 | $50,170 and $94,845 | $94,845 or more |
| Married or common-law with three children | $50,170 | $50,170 and $100,420 | $100,420 or more |
From the above, you can easily determine whether you will receive the maximum, minimum or zero carbon tax rebate.
To get a reliable estimate of how much B.C carbon rebate you will get, use the CRA’s Child and Family Benefits Calculator.
You’re required to notify the CRA of the following changes:
- Your marital status
- Increase or reduction in the number of children in your care
- Issue of payment to a deceased person
- Your relocation
This will ensure you receive the entitled payments you deserve, and avoid getting overpaid which you must repay.
Check out the BC Income Assistance Dates and Benefits for 2024
B.C Climate Action Tax Increase 2024
The BCCATC increases annually to reflect the current level of inflation.
The benefit year starts in July of the current year and ends in June of the following year.
Accordingly, the last increase came into effect on July 1, 2023, and the next increase will take effect July 1, 2024, covering the 2023 tax year.
Besides the regular annual increase, there’s no information yet about an additional increase
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B.C Climate Action Tax Credit Eligibility
To receive the B.C. climate action tax credit, you must meet the following eligibility:
- Reside in B.C.
- File your income tax and benefit return
- Be 19 years of age or older, or be a parent that resides with a child, or have a spouse or common-law partner
Note that only one person receives the BCCATC on behalf of your family. But the amount will be the same regardless of who receives it in your family.
How to Apply for B.C Climate Action Tax Credit?
Like the federal carbon tax rebate, you don’t have to apply for the B.C. carbon tax rebate.
The Canada Revenue Agency will automatically enroll you once you file your income tax and benefit return and your adjusted family income is within the eligible income threshold.
Below are some things you need to consider depending on your family structure:
A. You are a B.C. resident for only part of the year
- You must reside in B.C. on the first day of the current quarter and the previous quarter to get the credit. For example, to get the April payment, you must have been a B.C. resident on January 1 and April 1.
- If you’re a new B.C. resident, the CRA will determine your eligibility once you update your address.
- Notify the CRA immediately when you move out of B.C. to avoid receiving an overpayment that you must repay.
B. You have a spouse or common-law partner
- Provide your spouse or common-law partner information on page 1 of your T1 Income Tax and Benefit Return including their social insurance number (SIN) and net income even if it’s zero.
C. You have a child under the age of 19
- They must be registered for the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) to receive the BCCATC child credit for children under 19.
- Know the special rules on child custody arrangements if you share the custody of your child.
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FAQs on BCCATC Payment Dates 2024
Is the B.C climate action tax credit taxable?
No! The B.C. climate action tax credit is a non-taxable credit that seeks to offset the cost of carbon taxes for individuals and families in British Columbia. You are not required to report the credit when filing your income tax and benefit return.
Why do I have to pay the B.C climate action tax credit?
If you relocate from B.C. or encounter a reportable change without updating the CRA, you may receive an overpayment which you must repay. Learn how to repay the balance you’re owing by calling the CRA at 1-800-387-1193 or by visiting the benefits overpayment page.
Does everybody get the B.C carbon tax rebate?
No! You must file your annual tax and benefit return and have an eligible adjusted family net income to qualify for the B.C carbon tax rebate.
