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The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) plays a crucial role in supporting low-income Canadians by providing advance payments of the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB).
As of September 2025, many are asking about a $2,739 payment update. It’s important to clarify that while the benefit exists, no ACWB payment is scheduled for September 2025.
Instead, the next installment is set for October. This article provides a detailed breakdown of eligibility rules, payment amounts, and confirmed payment dates.
What Is the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit?
The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit is a refundable tax credit delivered in advance, designed to help low-income workers and families cover essential living costs.
It includes both the basic benefit and the disability supplement. Recipients don’t need to apply separately, as payments are calculated and issued based on their tax return information.
The benefit ensures that individuals and families meeting the income thresholds receive part of their annual support before filing taxes.
This helps to ease financial pressure throughout the year, rather than waiting for a lump sum at tax time.
ACWB Payment Schedule 2025
While the benefit is often associated with multiple months, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed that Advanced Canada Workers Benefit payments are made only three times a year.
| Payment Month | Payment Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| January | January 10, 2025 |
| July | July 11, 2025 |
| October | October 10, 2025 |
There is no ACWB payment scheduled for September 2025. The next installment after July is set for October 10, 2025.
ACWB Payment Amounts for 2025
The amounts you can receive depend on your household status and income level.
Base Advanced Canada Workers Benefit Amounts
- Single individuals: Up to $1,590, phased out once income exceeds $26,149 and eliminated beyond $36,749.
- Families: Up to $2,739, phased out after income of $29,833 and eliminated above $48,093.
Disability Supplement
- An additional $821 is available for individuals or families eligible for the Disability Tax Credit.
- The supplement phases out for singles after $36,748 and for families after $48,091, with complete phase-outs occurring at higher thresholds.
Advance Payments
Since the Advanced Canada Workers Benefit pays up to 50% of the benefit in advance, amounts are divided into three installments. Approximate maximum advance amounts per payment are:
- Singles: Around $265
- Families: Around $456.50
- Disability supplement: Around $136.83 per eligible adult
This means families with two adults qualifying for the disability supplement could receive up to $730.17 in one installment.
ACWB Eligibility Rules 2025
To qualify for Advanced Canada Workers Benefit in 2025, recipients must meet specific conditions:
- Be a resident of Canada on the first day of each payment quarter.
- Be 19 years or older (exceptions exist for those with dependents).
- Have net income below the stated thresholds for singles or families.
- File an income tax return by November 1 of the benefit year.
- Not be a full-time student for more than 13 weeks (unless supporting a dependent).
- Not be incarcerated for more than 90 days.
- Not be exempt from Canadian taxation (e.g., diplomats).
For those claiming the disability supplement, a valid Disability Tax Credit (T2201 form) must be on file with the CRA.
Key Details
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| ACWB Payment in Sept 2025 | None scheduled |
| Actual 2025 Payment Dates | January 10 • July 11 • October 10 |
| Single Max Benefit | $1,590 base + $821 disability supplement |
| Family Max Benefit | $2,739 base + $821 disability supplement |
| Advance Payment Portion | 50% of base and disability supplement across three installments |
| Eligibility Requirements | File by Nov 1, resident on quarter start, income limits, Disability Tax Credit required for supplement |
| Next Payment Date | October 10, 2025 |
The Advanced Canada Workers Benefit September 2025 $2,739 payment update clarifies that no payment is issued in September.
Instead, Canadians should look forward to the October 10, 2025 installment. Families can receive up to $2,739 annually, and singles up to $1,590, with additional support for those eligible for the disability supplement.
Meeting income limits and filing taxes on time ensures continued access to this valuable financial aid.
FAQs
No. Payments are only issued in January, July, and October. The next payment is October 10, 2025.
Families may receive up to $2,739 annually, plus a disability supplement of $821, depending on income and eligibility.
You must file your tax return by November 1, remain a Canadian resident, meet income thresholds, and submit the Disability Tax Credit if applicable.