The Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit (SLITC) is a tax-free payment for Saskatchewan residents with low and modest incomes. You don’t need to owe any income tax to get it. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) pays it four times a year, in the same deposit as the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB), the federal credit that used to be called the GST/HST credit. About 300,000 Saskatchewan households get it.
How much you can get (July 2026 to June 2027)
The SLITC is made of parts that add up for your household. For July 2026 to June 2027:
| Part | Yearly amount | Each quarterly payment |
|---|---|---|
| You | $460 | $115 |
| Your spouse or common-law partner (or an eligible dependant if you’re single) | $460 | $115 |
| Each child under 19 (up to 2 children) | $181 | $45.25 |
| Most a family can get | $1,282 | $320.50 |
You get the full amount if your adjusted family net income is $39,345 or less. Above that the credit gets smaller, and families with income between $39,345 and $81,668 may get part of it.
The CRA uses your tax return from the year before. For July 2026 to June 2027, that’s your 2025 return, plus your spouse’s or partner’s.
Examples
- A single senior with a net income of $22,000 gets the full $460 a year, paid as $115 each quarter along with the CGEB.
- A couple with two children and a family net income of $36,000 gets the family maximum of $1,282 a year, or $320.50 a quarter.
For incomes above $39,345, the CRA’s child and family benefits calculator will estimate your amount.
Who qualifies
- You file a tax return as a resident of Saskatchewan.
- Your family income is low or modest (see the limits above).
- You meet the CGEB age rules: generally 19 or older, or younger if you have (or had) a spouse or partner, or you are a parent living with your child.
- You file a tax return every year, even if you had no income.
How to get it
There’s no application. When you file your tax return, the CRA works out whether you qualify and tells you on your CGEB notice.
- File your tax return every year by the deadline, even with little or no income. Your spouse or partner should file too.
- Register your children for child benefits (through the Canada Child Benefit application) so they’re counted.
- Set up direct deposit and keep your address up to date with the CRA.
What changed in 2026
The SLITC went up in July 2026. It’s indexed to inflation every year, and under The Saskatchewan Affordability Act the province is also adding 5% a year on top of indexing for four years. July 2026 was the second of those increases.
For comparison, from July 2025 to June 2026 the credit was $429 per adult and $169 per child, with a family maximum of $1,196.
The federal credit it’s paid with also changed: in July 2026 the GST/HST credit was renamed the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Your SLITC still arrives in that same quarterly deposit.
Payment late, missing or different?
- Wait 10 working days after the payment date.
- Check your payments in CRA My Account.
- Still missing? Call the CRA at 1-800-387-1193 (French: 1-800-387-1194).
The most common reason for no payment is a tax return that wasn’t filed. Others are an old address or bank account on file, a change in marital status, or higher income on last year’s return. See our where is my payment page for more checks.
Watch for scams. The CRA never asks for payment by gift card, prepaid card, e-transfer or cryptocurrency, and it doesn’t send refunds or benefit payments by text message or e-transfer. It won’t email you a link asking for personal or banking details. If a message says you must pay a fee to get your benefit, it’s a scam. Hang up and call the CRA yourself.
Other help you might be missing
- Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit: the federal credit the SLITC is paid with.
- Saskatchewan Seniors Income Plan: a monthly top-up for low-income seniors 65+ who get OAS and the GIS.
- Guaranteed Income Supplement: for low-income seniors who get OAS.
- Saskatchewan Income Support: monthly help with basic needs if you have little or no income.
- Canada Workers Benefit: for people working on low incomes.
- Try our benefits checkup to find anything else you might qualify for.
Common questions
When is the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit paid?
Four times a year, with the CGEB: early January, April, July and October. The calendar at the top of this page shows the exact dates.
How much is the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit for a single person?
Up to $460 a year for July 2026 to June 2027, paid as $115 a quarter, if your net income is $39,345 or less.
Do I have to apply for the SLITC?
No. File your tax return every year and the CRA checks for you.
I don’t owe any tax. Can I still get it?
Yes. It’s fully refundable, so you get it even if you pay no income tax.
Is the SLITC taxable?
No. It’s a non-taxable payment.