These five calculators estimate federal family benefits under the 2026 program rules: EI, maternity and parental leave pay, the Canada Child Benefit, the GST/HST credit and the disability tax credit. Most of them depend on household income, and the amounts reset every July when a new benefit year starts, so a quick estimate lets you plan before you apply.
Out of work? Begin with the EI calculator, which estimates weekly regular benefits.
What family support can I estimate?
- Disability Tax Credit and Retroactive Refund Calculator
Estimate the federal disability tax credit for each year, including a claim back up to 10 years.
- EI Benefits Calculator
Estimate your weekly EI benefit and how many weeks you can collect, from your earnings, hours and region.
- Maternity and Parental Leave Calculator
Estimate EI or QPIP pay for maternity, parental and paternity leave.
- Canada Child Benefit Calculator
Estimate the Canada Child Benefit for July 2026 to June 2027 from your income and children.
- Groceries and Essentials Benefit Calculator
Estimate the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, formerly the GST/HST credit, for July 2026 to June 2027.
How much will I be paid while I’m on leave?
The maternity and parental leave calculator lays the standard and extended options side by side, so you see what you’d give up by taking the longer leave. It uses EI for most provinces and QPIP for Quebec.
What do I get for raising kids?
With children under 18, the Canada Child Benefit calculator gives you the monthly payment from your family income and each child’s age. Lower-income households may also get the GST/HST credit, paid every quarter. Paying for daycare as well? The child care expense deduction calculator shows the tax that saves, and the RESP calculator adds the education grant if you’re saving for school.
Is the disability tax credit worth claiming?
If a condition limits daily living, the disability tax credit calculator estimates the yearly value and a possible refund for earlier years. A claim can often reach back about ten years once you’re approved.
What should I do before applying?
Your benefit amounts rest on your tax return, so a late or missing filing can hold up payments. Spouses or partners both have to file, because the payment is based on your combined net income.
Most benefits start only after you apply, and some pay from the date of the application rather than the date of the event. Gather your record of employment, your tax notice and your children’s details first, since hunting for them halfway through is slow. Provincial programs, such as child or drug plans, are separate and these tools don’t count them. The benefits and credits guide covers the wider picture.
Results are estimates under the 2026 program rules. The Canada Revenue Agency and Service Canada decide the final amount, and this site has no link to either.
Frequently asked questions
How is the Canada Child Benefit worked out?
It depends on how many children you have, their ages and your adjusted family net income. The payment shrinks as income rises. The Canada Child Benefit calculator turns those inputs into a monthly estimate.
How many weeks of EI can I get?
It varies with regional unemployment and your insured hours, and a legal cap applies. The EI calculator uses your earnings, hours and regional rate to estimate the weekly amount and the number of weeks.
Do I fill in a form for the GST/HST credit?
No. The credit is set from your filed return, and if you qualify the payment follows without a form. Filing your return on time is what keeps the payments coming.
Can I claim the disability credit for earlier years?
Yes. Once you're approved, you can ask to change past returns, usually back as far as ten years. The disability tax credit calculator estimates the amount for each year.
Does Quebec use EI for maternity and parental leave?
Quebec has its own plan, QPIP, for maternity and parental benefits. The leave calculator uses EI options for most provinces and QPIP for Quebec, so pick your province before comparing.
Do both spouses need to file a return to get family benefits?
Yes. Both spouses or partners have to file, because the payment is based on your combined net income. A late or missing return can hold up payments.