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Estimate the Canada Child Benefit (federal) and the Allocation famille (Quebec) based on your income, number of children and their ages — the two stack.

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Canada Child Benefit$11,706/yr
Quebec Allocation famille$5,987/yr

Total per year

$17,693

$1,474 / month

Author's note: the single most important thing is to file your tax returns every year, even with no income. That is what triggers the calculation of both benefits — many new families go months without receiving a cent simply because their first return wasn't filed.

What this calculator includes

  • Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
  • Quebec Family Allowance (Allocation famille)
  • The effect of family income and number of children
  • An estimate of the combined monthly amount

Sources and references

CRA — how the Canada Child Benefit is calculatedcanada.ca
Retraite Québec — Family Allowanceretraitequebec.gouv.qc.ca

Simplified estimate based on the current benefit year. It excludes the child disability supplement, shared custody, and Quebec's single-parent supplement (up to ~$1,055/yr). Amounts are indexed and reviewed each year (July for the CCB, January for Quebec).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Your questions about this tool

Answers to the questions readers ask most often about this calculator — what it computes, the figures used, and how to use it.

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What is the difference between the CCB and the Allocation famille?+
The Canada Child Benefit (CCB) is paid by the federal government; the Allocation famille is paid by Quebec (Retraite Québec). Both are automatic once you file your tax returns, tax-free, and reduced based on your family income. You can receive both at the same time.
How much is the CCB in 2026?+
For the July 2025 to June 2026 benefit year, the maximum is $7,997 per child under 6 and $6,748 per child aged 6 to 17. The maximum is paid if your adjusted family net income is below $37,487, then it decreases gradually above that.
How does income reduce the benefits?+
Each program has its own thresholds. The CCB decreases at rates that depend on the number of children once income is above $37,487 (then $81,222). Quebec's Allocation famille decreases by 4% of income above $59,369 (couple) or $43,280 (single parent), down to a guaranteed minimum per child.
Do immigrant families qualify?+
Generally you must reside in Quebec, be responsible for a child and have an eligible status (citizen, permanent resident, certain temporary-resident situations). File your tax returns from the first year: that is what triggers the calculation and payments.
Is my data saved?+
No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser: no information is sent to or stored on our servers.