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To be eligible for the additional Working Component<\/em> (on top of the Base Component), your family\u2019s working income must not be greater than $2,760. It ensures a clawback or recovery of 15% for each dollar earned above that limit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
What if my total annual ACFB calculation is not more than $10?<\/h3>\n\n\n
If your quarterly entitlement is below $10, the CRA issues a single annual lump sum instead of quarterly checks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How does 50:50 shared custody affect the ACFB calculation?<\/h3>\n\n\n
If parents share custody of a child on a 40:60 ratio of the time, the CRA splits the credit. CRA pays each parent 50% of the total monthly ACFB entitlement based on their own individual Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Does ACFB reduce provincial benefits like AISH or AIS?<\/h3>\n\n\n
No, the ACFB is 100% exempt from clawbacks. It does not affect your Assured Income for Severely Handicapped (AISH) or Alberta Income Support Payments.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When do the annual ACFB rate and income threshold increases take effect?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Benefit rates and phase-out income thresholds are indexed to inflation annually each July (the start of the new benefit cycle) based on the prior annual filed tax return.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What if I leave Alberta mid-year while receiving ACWB?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Because eligibility requires Alberta residency. Your payments will stop the month you shift. You must notify the CRA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Can temporary residents (work or study visa) receive the ACFB?<\/h3>\n\n\n
Yes, they are required to live in Canada continuously for at least 18 consecutive months. They must have a valid permit in the 19th month. They must be filing Alberta taxes and qualify for the CCB.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Do I need to apply separately for the ACFB if I already get the CCB?<\/h3>\n\n\n
No separate application is required as long as you file your annual T1 tax return. You must be registered for the federal Canada Child Benefit.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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