The CRA ACWB Notice 2025 is a key document that thousands of working Canadians are receiving this year. Issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), it outlines your eligibility and payment details for the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB)—a financial support program designed to provide low- and modest-income workers with a boost to their earnings.
If you received this notice, it means you’re eligible for one or more advance payments under the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) program for the 2025 benefit year, based on your 2024 tax return.
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What is the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB)?
The ACWB is a refundable tax credit available to working individuals and families with low incomes. It’s part of the broader Canada Workers Benefit, but the “advance” portion allows eligible recipients to receive up to 50% of their full annual benefit in advance, split into quarterly payments.
These payments are automatically issued by the CRA if you qualified for the CWB in the previous tax year and your 2024 income tax return was assessed before early June 2025.
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What the CRA ACWB Notice 2025 Includes
The notice contains key details about your ACWB eligibility and benefits, including:
- Your total advance payment amount for 2025
- The dates and amounts of each quarterly installment
- Whether you qualified as an individual or family
- CRA contact information in case of questions or disputes
If any of the information appears incorrect, it’s essential to contact the CRA promptly to avoid issues with future payments.
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ACWB Payment Dates for 2025
If you qualify for the ACWB, you’ll receive three equal payments in 2025 on the following dates:
- July 11, 2025
- October 11, 2025
- January 10, 2026
These payments are automatically sent by direct deposit if you have that set up with CRA, or by cheque otherwise.
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ACWB Benefit Amounts for 2025
The maximum Canada Workers Benefit (from which ACWB is advanced) for the 2025 benefit year is expected to be:
| Recipient Type | Maximum CWB (Annual) | Maximum ACWB (Advance 50%) |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $1,633 | $544 (paid in 3 parts) |
| Family | $2,813 | $937 (paid in 3 parts) |
Each quarterly payment is one-third of your advance entitlement.
Who Qualifies for the ACWB?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be 19 or older on December 31, 2024 (or live with a spouse/common-law partner or child)
- Have earned income from employment or self-employment
- File a 2024 income tax return
- Meet income thresholds as set out by the CRA
You are automatically considered for ACWB if you received the Canada Workers Benefit for the 2024 tax year. There’s no need to apply separately for the advance.
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What to Do After Receiving Your CRA ACWB Notice
- Review the notice to confirm your payment schedule and eligibility
- Keep the notice for tax and record-keeping purposes
- Update your banking info with CRA to ensure timely direct deposits
- If you believe you’re eligible but didn’t receive a notice, contact CRA to investigate
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Final Thoughts
The CRA ACWB Notice 2025 is more than just a piece of paper—it’s confirmation that you’re receiving targeted financial support to make work more rewarding. These advance payments help offset living costs throughout the year, rather than waiting until tax time.
If you’ve received this notice, review it carefully and make sure all information is accurate. If you haven’t, but think you’re eligible, now’s the time to check with the CRA or review your tax return.
Let the Canada Workers Benefit help you move ahead in 2025, quarter by quarter.