By Jason Heath, CFP on November 4, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Ontario Trillium Benefit notice: What does it mean?

By Jason Heath, CFP on November 4, 2026 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes

Have you received an Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) notice from CRA? Here is what it means and what you need to do.

The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) is a tax-free benefit paid monthly or annually to eligible Ontario residents. It combines three provincial tax credits, specifically, the Ontario Sales Tax Credit, Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, and Northern Ontario Energy Credit.

An OTB notice is sent to taxpayers by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and explains your benefit amount and any changes to your eligibility. When you receive a notice, it does not mean that something is wrong, but your benefit does change from year to year, and sometimes, benefits are repayable if they were overpaid due to a change in your situation. 

What determines your OTB........

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