2025 ACFB Extra Payments- $124 + $64 – Dates And Eligibility Explained
If you live in Alberta and raise kids under 18, the Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) can put real cash in your pocket.
In 2025, families can receive a base amount worth about $124 per month for the first child plus a working-income top-up worth about $64 per month for the first child, both paid tax-free.
These amounts are issued quarterly and are administered by the CRA on Alberta’s behalf, separate from the Canada Child Benefit (CCB).
What Is The ACFB?
The ACFB is a provincial, tax-free benefit that supports low- and modest-income Alberta families with children under 18.
It has two parts: a base component (you can get it even with no earnings) and a working income component (extra help if you have employment income).
Payments are issued by the CRA in August, November, February, and May, separate from your CCB.
How Much You Can Get In 2025
From July 2025 to June 2026, the base component provides $1,499 per year for the first child (≈ $124.91/month) and $749 per year (≈ $62.41/month) for each of the second to fourth children.
The working income component adds up to $767 per year for the first child (≈ $63.91/month), $698 (≈ $58.16), $418 (≈ $34.83), and $138 (≈ $11.50) for the second to fourth children.
That’s where the headline “$124 + $64” comes from—roughly the monthly base plus working top-up for the first child.
Payment Dates In 2025
In 2025, ACFB payments are scheduled for: February 27, May 27, August 27, and November 27. If you use direct deposit, funds typically arrive on these dates.
Eligibility Rules
To qualify, you must live in Alberta, have at least one child under 18, and file your tax return.
The base component starts to phase out when Adjusted Family Net Income (AFNI) exceeds $27,565 and can continue (partially) up to $46,191.
The working income component requires working income above $2,760 and is reduced once AFNI is over $46,191.
Quick Reference(2025)
| Item | 2025 Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Alberta Child and Family Benefit (ACFB) – tax-free, paid by CRA on Alberta’s behalf, separate from CCB. |
| Core Amounts | Base (first child): $1,499/year ≈ $124.91/month; additional children $749/year ≈ $62.41/month. |
| Working Top-Up | First child: $767/year ≈ $63.91/month; then $698, $418, $138 (monthly equivalents shown above). |
| 2025 Pay Dates | Feb 27, May 27, Aug 27, Nov 27 (quarterly). |
| Who Qualifies | Alberta families with kids under 18 who file taxes and meet income thresholds; working top-up requires working income > $2,760. |
| Income Phase-Out | Base reduces above $27,565 AFNI (partial up to $46,191). Working top-up reduces over $46,191 AFNI. |
How To Get Paid Without Delays
- File your 2024 tax return on time—ACFB is calculated from your return. Not filing can stop payments.
- Keep CRA info updated (address, banking) so your quarterly payments arrive on the 2025 dates listed above.
- Report working income accurately to unlock the working income component if you’re eligible.
The 2025 ACFB is built to cushion Alberta families facing higher living costs.
If your AFNI is below the phase-out levels, you could receive the base amount (roughly $124/month for the first child) and, if you have earnings, an added working top-up (about $64/month for the first child).
Mark the 2025 payment dates—Feb 27, May 27, Aug 27, Nov 27—and file your taxes so the CRA can assess your ACFB smoothly.
With the right paperwork and up-to-date details, these tax-free quarterly payments can reliably boost your household budget.
