Didn’t Received GST/HST Credit in February? Here’s What to Do to Get It. The goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) credit is a tax-free quarterly payment that assists individuals and families with low and medium incomes in covering the expenses of GST and HST that they pay. The first payment of GST/HST credit has been distributed in March. Many people are confused about whether they will receive this payment in February. CRA got many calls inquiring why people had not received the GST/HST credit in February. If you are having the same problem, then keep reading this article to get your doubts solved.
Didn’t Received GST/HST Credit in February?
There have been several inquiries regarding the payment of GST/HST credit payments in February. The first payment of GST/HST credit has been distributed in March. There is no need to apply for GST/HST as long as you file your tax return, as you will automatically be eligible for the GST/HST credit. If there are any changes in your life conditions, such as you have kids or there is a rise or decrease in your income, make sure to inform CRA about it so they can determine your new payment amount if necessary.
The first payment was disbursed in the month of March 2025. People who have received this payment will receive their next payment in April. GST/HST is a tax-free payment that is provided quarterly to eligible individuals. It is mandatory to file your tax return to get this payment. If you haven’t received your March payment, check your eligibility criteria to confirm if you’re eligible for this payment. If you are eligible and still haven’t received the payment, then you must contact CRA and inquire about your payment.
Eligibility Criteria
Verify your eligibility by reviewing the eligibility criteria given below:
- Age Criteria: The applicant must be at least 19 years old. If the applicant is under 19 years old, they must meet at least one of the following conditions during the same period to become eligible:
- They must have had a spouse or common-law partner
- They are or were a parent and live or lived with their child
- Citizenship and Residence: You either must be a citizen of Canada or you must meet the residency requirements set by the government. Residency requirements are that you must be residing in Canada in December (the month before the CRA makes a payment) and at the beginning of March (at the beginning of the month the CRA makes a payment).
- Tax Return Filing: It is mandatory to file your tax return to receive the GST/HST credit payment.
You are not eligible for the tax-free quarterly payment according to CRA if any of the below-mentioned statements apply to you:
- You are not a permanent resident of Canada for income tax purposes.
- You need not pay any tax in Canada because you are an officer or servant of another country (such as a diplomat) or a family member or employee of such a person.
- The applicant is dead.
- You spend at least ninety days in a row confined to a prison or similar facility.
Payment Dates for GST/HST Credit 2025
The dates on which eligible applicants will receive the payment are:
| Month | Payment Date |
| January | 3 March 2025 |
| April | 4 April 2025 |
| July | 4 July 2025 |
| October | 3 October 2025 |
Here’s What to Do to Get It
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you need not apply for the payment, as you are automatically considered for the payment. You will not receive any payment as the next scheduled date is 4 April 2025 because it is a quarterly payment. If there are any changes in your life circumstances, then you must inform the CRA immediately. If you do not get your payment on the scheduled date or if it gets delayed, wait for 10 working days and then call CRA. You must contact CRA if any of the following changes occur in your life condition:
- If there is a change in the number of children in your care
- If there is a change in your marital status
- If the recipient is deceased
- If the deceased recipient was married or living common-law
- If the deceased recipient was single, divorced, separated, or widowed
- If there is a change in your residency or address
CRA Contact Information
If you are facing any problem related to the above-mentioned clauses or regarding your payment amount, schedule, changes in personal information, or amount, then you can contact CRA. Call 1-800-387-1193 to reach CRA.