Newfoundland and Labrador Seniors' Benefit

A tax-free annual amount for low-income seniors, paid quarterly with the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit. Verbatim from CRA: "a tax-free annual amount of $1,882" where adjusted family net income is $30,409 or less.

The catch: It is a household test, not an individual one: a couple including at least one senior is assessed on combined income, so a senior with a working spouse can be reduced to nothing. Part of the amount is still paid between $30,409 and $46,549. Filing is the only trigger - there is no application and no notification that it was missed.

Who can get it

Seniors will get part of this payment if their adjusted family net income is between $30,409 and $46,549. automatic

Sources

Province of Newfoundland and Labrador - CRA provincial and territorial programs official Official

At a glance

Worth: $1,882 (indexed)
Effort: Instant
Time to money: Not recorded
How it arrives: Direct deposit
How often: Standing
Proof needed: None
Where: Newfoundland and Labrador
Last checked: 15 August 2026