Advance Payments of the Work Premium

If you meet certain requirements, you may apply for advance payments of the work premium instead of waiting until you file your income tax return to claim the tax credit.

The advance payment amount equals 50% of the work premium to which you are entitled for the year if you have a dependent child or 75% if you do not have a dependent child.

Advance payments are made on a monthly basis. You will receive your payment no later than the 15th of the month.

The number of advance payments you receive in the year depends on the date we receive your application. Once we have processed your application, the amount to which you may be entitled will be divided over the number of months remaining in the year.

Note

Advance payments are made only by direct deposit.