Formerly known as Working Income Tax Benefit
The Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) is a refundable tax credit to help individuals and families who are working and earning a low income.
The CWB has two parts: a basic amount and a disability supplement.
You can claim the CWB when you file your income tax return.
Claiming the disability supplement
If you have an eligible spouse and one of you is eligible for the disability tax credit, that person should claim both the basic amount and the disability supplement.
If you have an eligible spouse and both of you are eligible for the disability tax credit, only one of you can claim the basic amount. However, each of you must claim the disability supplement on a separate Schedule 6.
How to Claim
You may claim CWB and ACWB when you file your tax return.
If filing electronically; follow the instructions of the software and answer the appropriate questions accurately.
If filing a paper return; complete Schedule 6 and attach it with the paper return.
