How do I contact Cerb by phone?
By phone: Call 1-800-959-82811-800-959-8281.
How do I talk to a Cerb agent?
Contact information
- Telephone: 1 800 O-Canada (1-800-622-6232)
- TTY: 1-800-926-9105.
- From outside Canada: Call 1 800 O-Canada from abroad.
Is Cerb considered income?
CERB payment amounts are taxable. You must report the CERB amounts that you receive as income when you file your personal income tax return.
Who is entitled to Cerb?
Am I eligible for the CERB? You may be eligible if you have stopped working because of COVID-19. When submitting your first claim, you cannot have earned more than $1,000 in employment and/or self-employment income for a period of at least 14 or more consecutive days within the four-week benefit period of your claim.
What to do after Cerb ends?
You can apply after the end of your last CERB eligibility period. Visit EI benefits and leave to determine which benefit is right for your situation and to apply online.
How long is Cerb available for?
16 weeks
Can I earn money while on CRB?
You will have to reimburse $0.50 of the CRB for every dollar of net income you earned above $38,000 on your income tax return. You will not have to reimburse more than you received that year. Net income includes all amounts that are normally considered part of net income for income tax purposes.
How long can you collect CRB?
The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) is a benefit of $1,000 per two weeks ($900 after taxes withheld) for up to 38 weeks.
How do I know if I need to repay Cerb?
The first thing you must do is review the earnings for the CERB period in question and if you did earn more than $1,000 (before deductions) for that period you may need to repay back the entire $2,000 benefit. Be sure to double-check the eligibility requirements first.
What if I get Cerb by mistake?
A: If you’ve received notice of a CERB overpayment, this means there might have been a mistake regarding your CERB payment, and you must now return or repay the money the federal government overpaid to you.
Can I still work while on CRB?
The CRA will automatically withhold a 10% tax off all benefit payments, so you will receive a total of $900 every 2-week period. You can still work while collecting CRB. However, if you report an income of $38,000 or more next year, you will need to pay half of what you collected through CRB back at tax time.