Your government is working hard to make life easier during these challenging times. Starting on Friday, December 18th, eligible British Columbians can apply for up to $1000 of assistance.
BC Recovery Benefit will be available to approximately 3.7 million British Columbians.
- $1,000 for families with incomes under $125,000. Families earning up to $175,000 will qualify for the benefit on a sliding scale. Single parent families also qualify for these benefit amounts.
- $500 for single people earning less than $62,500. Single people earning up to $87,500 will qualify for the benefit on a sliding scale.
Eligibility:
Generally, the benefit is available to:
- People residing in British Columbia on December 18, 2020
- People who are at least 19 years old on December 18, 2020, or meet specific eligibility criteria
- People who filed a 2019 Canadian personal income tax return, or meet specific eligibility criteria
- People who have a valid social insurance number, individual tax number or temporary tax number
- Families with incomes under $125,000. Families earning up to $175,000 will qualify for the benefit on a sliding scale. Single parent families also qualify for these benefit amounts.
- People who are single earning less than $62,500. Single people earning up to $87,500 will qualify for the benefit on a sliding scale.
What you’ll need to apply:
- Your net income amount found on line 23600 of your 2019 tax return’s Notice of Assessment and if applicable, your spouse’s 2019 income tax Notice of Assessment;
- Need your Notice of Assessment? Visit https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html and sign in to MyAccount
- Your social insurance number, individual tax number, or temporary tax number
- Your drivers license number (if you have one)
- Your direct deposit information (found on your cheques)
- Branch (Transit) Number
- Institution Number
- Account Number
When can I apply or get more information?
People can apply online starting on Friday, December 18. You can get more information here: gov.bc.ca/recoverybenefit
People who wish to apply by phone or ask questions by phone can call 1-833-882-0020 starting on Monday, December 21 between 7:30AM and 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays except for statutory holidays. We strongly recommend that individuals apply online if they are able to.
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