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Yukon Child Benefit

YCB

The Yukon Child Benefit (YCB) is a tax-free monthly payment to help low- and modest-income families with the cost of raising children under 18. It is combined with the federal Canada Child Benefit and paid together, with the full amount going to families with income under a set threshold.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Useful Tips for Applying

Apply for the Canada Child Benefit and file your taxes every year so the YCB is paid automatically. Families with adjusted family net income at or below the threshold receive the full maximum of $876 per child per year, with a partial benefit for incomes above $35,000. The benefit is combined with the federal payment, so you receive it together.

Who May Qualify

You may qualify if you are a Yukon resident with a child under 18, file your taxes, and your adjusted family net income meets the program's criteria. Families with income at or below the threshold receive the full maximum; those above $35,000 receive a partial benefit.

Required Documents

Your Canada Child Benefit application and your filed annual income tax return, since the YCB is calculated automatically from your adjusted family net income.

How to Apply

Apply for the Canada Child Benefit through the CRA. You must file your annual income tax return; the YCB is calculated automatically based on your adjusted family net income.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A common mistake is not applying for the Canada Child Benefit, which is required. Another is not filing your tax return, since eligibility depends on your family net income. People also miss that families with income over $35,000 can still receive a partial benefit.

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