New CERB payments cause confusion for some Canadians

Canadians are starting to receive payments from the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, and some are reporting getting paid more than they expected. Pam Seatle with more on the confusion, and their concerns that they will have to pay the money back.

[@DarienDrakee]

Simple, hold onto the money you think you’ve been over paid. Then pay it back later.

[@evelyntysaico1692]

Exactly

[@josevalladares3261]

That is the way to do it !

[@claytonbigzby8173]

But yet if they take your money. You would be lucky to get some back.

[@breannahowe4154]

Yes but they can debit your acct and make it negative if it's a wrong payment then your stuck with a negative 2000 bank acct during this time

[@mikeyjames]

You might not even have to pay it back. They could likely just not make any deposit into your account for a month or more and balance the mistake out.

[@MrJohnnygo]

Just put it into a TFSA until they ask for it back.

[@MrJohnnygo]

@@1975Thinkbox TFSA means Tax-Free Savings Account and it's not possible to pay taxes greater than income.

[@1975Thinkbox]

@@MrJohnnygo yes you're right my bad, was thinking RRSP lol

[@MrParagonical]

@Charles Marvin CERB is a taxable benefit, so it has to be included in your income taxes as part of your taxable income. You're going to get a T4E for CERB for the 2020 tax season and you're going to have to report it. You are freely allowed to not do so, as we have a self-declaring tax policy, but if you get reassessed and have to pay anyway, that's just more trouble for you.

[@hamana2011]

great idea

[@amishas.2416]

Does anyone know when the CRA will be reviewing these applications and asking for the money back? Like what time period

[@jackyboi7689]

Meanwhile many are not eligible but have income dramatically reduced...

[@JamesJones-rg3dn]

What about ODSP recipients who receive minimal monthly payments many of these people aren't able to do there own shopping and are on tight budgets. Will there be funds available for them, seeing the rest of the country is receiving these large payments from the government, which are twice as much as a ODSP monthly payment.

[@JamesJones-rg3dn]

ODSP is a disability support, I don't imagine that they made any form of income other than the ODSP benefits

[@kade9719]

@@JamesJones-rg3dn workers can't go to work so they get less income. Why would they get more income when they don't work so it's not less?

[@JamesJones-rg3dn]

@@kade9719thanks for the double negative,good writing.... anyway once again the poor and disabled are set aside by the governments and obviously you. Do you have any idea about disabilities? Many of us would love to work but are unable,you seem to class us as second class citizens,I feel sorry for you and yours. Enjoy your government benefit, I'm sure you have already applied.

[@jackyboi7689]

Steven Hornostaj Trudeau announced that there will be changes to the CERB that covers more people. Should we wait for that to come out? Or is that all talk?

[@mikecioka1180]

Do you really think they won't know that they did a mistake. Just put it aside as you will mostly be asked to refund the extra money.

[@screwthat864]

mike cioka with interest....

[@Purple_haired_cleric]

That's what I'm thinking too

[@amishas.2416]

If its a mistake do we have to pay it back with interest? It doesnt state that in the application

[@screwthat864]

ABC Writing Services Yes. They will give you a certain time frame to pay it back and if you pass the time you pay interest and penalties depending on the circumstances

[@aceroaguila4085]

supposed to be the one who made the mistake will be the one who'll pay the interest, why us??? not our fault and we didnt ask for financial help

[@edwardbliss8931]

Apparently American's are interested in this story

[@Shewrites338]

Edward Bliss Canadian government always ask their citizens to pay back they never forget

[@Alesedit]

Different standards US would rather let their people keep their money

[@boris2342]

RELAX ........ it's $2000 Canadian dollars

[@TheOak12345]

If you get more than expected - do not spend it! It's not that hard to understand.

[@Mc-vp2zq]

@@JennyLynnMinistries IKR. Like come on. It's actually insane to think that some people don't have common sense.

[@gueguense8258]

I know, common sense....

[@mikeyjames]

The news still didn't figure it out.

[@dawna4185]

that is not the point...it is the mass confusion this is causing that is what the issue is....it has happened to more than one person....

[@TheOak12345]

@@dawna4185 I understand that - This was put out in less than 2 weeks. What program do you know of that has this magnitude with 2 weeks planning? Yes it's a lot at once but the folks need to contact the CRA not the media if they have an issue. We are dealing with this day by day which now appears to be month to month with no end in sight. Thank you for your comment.

[@dalegribble60]

My wife got laid off and applied for EI in March. All of a sudden she gets a $2000 deposit in her bank from CRA. What happened to the $600 bi-weekly unemployment cheque? They then say, "you'll be getting automatic CERB payments until you go back to work." So she gets $8000 dollars versus $4800 for the 16 weeks....ya, that makes sense! CRA probably gonna come back in the spring and realize, "hey, you owe us $3200!" Either way, we the people are going to pay through the nose because of all these hand outs. Coupled with rising product prices and taxes......hope you all got your retirement money saved cuz you gonna need it!!

[@Diesel735]

They should be looking at all the part time workers who didn't qualify for the CERB So many struggling that didn't make the minimum $5000.00 requirement.

[@yodatagz]

That’s only 2 months out of a year full time what more do you want

[@abumarcus9521]

Diesel soo those ppl didnt make 5k all year and still managed to get thru and now they need 2k a month to get thru??

[@radioactivedynamite]

@@abumarcus9521 maybe they are students for one case because some people may have had a lot gone in their life to the point where they couldn't have earned enough.

[@thehALomolov2]

@@radioactivedynamite student already qualify for Canada student loans... 16k+ a year. I lived off of it up till recently, living with roommates... And I've already paid it all back. People need to stop looking for free handouts and take on reasonable debt to support themselves.

[@radioactivedynamite]

@@thehALomolov2 oh that's a good point, they would just be adding extra debt on top of their loans, but only some of the money would get taxed while the rest would go into their pockets, unless the government demands all of it back for some reason.

[@SUPER-hx1bs]

What I see is that people will get extra money and yes many will go crazy on over spending. When time comes to pay back, a lot of people won't have that money, so then government will charge them interest and people will end up with monthly payments for 2 years or more. Let's think of this as visa loan.

[@JoseLopez-hp5oo]

One of my friends is making more off CERB then he did working! People with a very low cost of living, working part time are the winners.

[@rosemary4802]

Its true

[@rosemary4802]

The ones who should be getting max on unemployment has been slashed to $500.00 a week rather than $573.00 a week.

[@onyx395]

Alex Davila international students pay twice the tuition amount and in cash. CERB is just change for them lol

[@yodatagz]

Violet yup that’s me the ones who pay the most get the least

[@rosemary4802]

@@yodatagz its very true and we are going to pay alot more when this mess is done.

[@superdave2316]

Here is what I don't understand. My self-employed business is dependant on other small businesses, which were closed and are now going to struggle financially for the next year. I've taken the CERB payments and put them in my personal chequeing account to cover my personal expenses. I have not taken a payment from the business since March. I'm doing one or two jobs per month in order to pay my business taxes ($500 a month to the city alone), insurance, property maintenance and utilities at the shop, so the business will still exist if things improve. Those expenses exceed the $1,000 income level, but it's not income as I don't get any of it. Am I still in compliance?

[@unprepossessedpoohtuber5157]

Any money you get from CERB you will be paying the taxes on it come the end of the year anyway, so save 1200 to 2400 to pay back what you were given. 👍

[@simonarcher4445]

Meanwhile, there's me with nothing.

[@katies7654]

I know they overpaid me and I'm working on it to pay it back while my family members get nothing while they supposed to.

[@288theabe]

Katie S you can be a loan shark to family members! 🤪🤪🤣🤣

[@MegaMech]

gst cheque?

[@christinedavis4972]

Me neither - all 4 Adults in my house are not eligible at all.

[@simonarcher4445]

@@christinedavis4972 How would they check eligibility?

[@flipstick4202]

Here I am applied for EI in mid-March waiting to get 1 payment still...

[@LM-cs5ri]

Same here this is a freaking joke

[@scarahpurr]

Me too. Ugh!

[@fraserpaulina]

scarahpurr Make sure you fill out your biweekly reports when you receive your access code. Without those reports, EI will not send out your payments.

[@sarahday863]

Me too...today marks three weeks since I submitted my application...it's a sick joke.

[@stevenz8344]

They said if you were given a package from your ex employer, you EI will be delayed.

[@KhalidMahmood-kg5xc]

Honestly I feel so sorry about my Government and my dear country Canada that they have to give away billions of $$$ to their residents. I wish I would never had to take any money from government. May the things come back to normal soon so people start working and start helping our beautiful country again. I love ❤️ my country Canada 🇨🇦. God bless Canada Long live Canada. 😘

[@crazylady02]

I know of a job that will always pay, and that helps the country. The Canadian Armed Forces.

[@KhalidMahmood-kg5xc]

Yeah My Son is in Cadet although he’s only 14 yet. But he’s very dedicated to serve Canada as army soldier. 😊

[@jimdraven2432]

@@KhalidMahmood-kg5xc bless your son, & may he be safe. Thank him from my family (all military) for wishing to serve our country :)

[@KhalidMahmood-kg5xc]

Jim Draven 😘

[@nasmobbin8536]

judging by your name you're not canadian, technically yes but genes wise no, be proud of your real country where all your ancestors died for you.

[@Sherozeee]

something only Canadians would do

[@JJs_playground]

What, mention that we got overpayed?

[@zoesophia5611]

Help our ppl

[@Sherozeee]

Jameel Ja no, if you were smart enough you’d know I was talking about how nice Canadians are

[@jesuschrist-nl3mc]

I am confused with the extension is it suitable to accept it even if you received 16 weeks and still have no job

[@nicholaslee6350]

Is there any way to cancel a cerb application? If not do I have to mail a physical cheque or is there a way to do an online payment.

[@linod8362]

When you do your tax return it will be worked out accordingly.

[@boris2342]

You hit the nail on the head that time

[@krisk1547]

and I am still working getting half of that :D

[@jademoon7938]

We just need to give the benefits to everyone, provide an opt out or way to transfer the funds back, and take any money owed next tax season, or require documentation that the money was transferred back in tax filings. It's not like bank records disappear. We can figure it out later, just give people the money, I really don't like knowing that people are being harassed by landlords and families relying on food banks to feed their kids.

[@jademoon7938]

@@rickyperry8566 That's not how direct deposit works. That's not how banks work. Having the account number and transit etc of someone's bank account does not in any way afford you the ability to make withdrawals. I have no idea where you got that notion from.

[@Denisecarv]

It's insane... Some people getting so much money and some getting nothing

[@arundev3231]

I am a student and i was not making more than 1000 normally , but this month got extra allowance and the monthly pay got above 1000z My question is that , the payment periods start from march 15 th to april 11 th / are we considering the pay received in between theses Dates or we consider the 2 biweekly payments we get every month .please help me as i don't know what to do

[@luckyloonie1359]

I did got a penny (CERB) from the government... My spouse got scammed out of her's; so none of can pay back now!😂

[@albertmariano7527]

Id applied for Ei which was directed to CERB. I got the 2000. after 2 weeks of temporary laid off I was called back to work. Not sure What Do I do now? is my CERB Cancelled now that I'm back working?

[@ryantrench]

So today I received a random $2K into my bank account from Service Canada, I’m really confused cuz they just paid me $1K last week for the last 2 weeks (April 5 to April 18), which is $500 per week. I went to my Service Canada account and it doesn’t show anything that I received that $2K today. Please help this is causing me anxiety, my next EI reports can’t be submitted until May 1st.

[@iamtonycote]

Not only is it confusing why some received 2 payments but also the fact that it is taxable wasn’t very clear in the news so if you miss it on the website then some people might not save for taxes

[@reubenfernando2662]

I tried to send a report but there’s a warning said the first report has not been processed yet. I m stuck on this for 5 weeks I have not receive any money

[@WestAreaLane2011]

CERB- These benefits are taxable You will need to report any payments received on next year's tax filing. An information slip will be made available for the 2020 tax year in My Account under Tax Information Slips (T4 and more).

[@GuuiYae]

Some people got more than $2000 because they applied the EI first, then THEY "Knew it that they applied for ET already" applied for CERB again and they are wondering why did they get more than $2000? this is ridiculous.

[@lilmcxx2968]

So if I understand the $2000 is per month right?

[@birdieham8064]

I work 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs and l get $2,000 a month , this is not enough. I have bills piling up. Please help me , how can this be.

[@soushi8]

If you got overpaid, put the extra on a high savings account. Let it make money there, when it is time to pay back at least you got yourself some extra cash from the interest. Some people..

[@josevalladares3261]

Mr. ENGlishJELLo but still is better than nothing

[@nasmobbin8536]

wow 0.5 intrest vry nice

[@joeoliveira1843]

I'm still looking for a high-interest savings account that offers the same rate as credit card companies charge you.... anyone???

[@RioKashyap]

If you go to the banks you'll only get 0.5 -1%. If you get a TFSA with Segregated funds via an insurance company you'll get more than 5%. I'm doing it.

[@RioKashyap]

@@joeoliveira1843 I have not the same as CC but more than 5%

[@Pulpswo]

The government should send a quick mail with a description of these extra sums of money...

[@priyoyoyo924]

She is so cute 🥰 “ but government will not work that way’

[@realityhurts8090]

We should be all thankful to our Federal government. Just look at US Trudeau thank You

[@pennypetrovic3682]

eldar gasanov in the UsS they get over 850 per week American

[@yeon723]

it's not "more money" the pay started from march 15th

[@aesop2733]

EI maybe but not the response benefit

[@kelseykaminski-estradacarr7087]

Ya but some people received $4,000 the first billing period. So they might need to pay that back if it’s a mistake

[@sydneymino6164]

Mark Harrison no if you applied on the 15th you were enrolled into CERB.

[@tanamurphy7388]

It says right on cra website that over payments will have to be paid back and all over payments will be reported to us through the mail and further payments will be held back until the correct amount that was overpaid is paid back.

[@fraserpaulina]

Most of us aren't sure if we are overpaid, though. I, like many others, only applied for EI, and got way more than we were expecting. It's also impossible to contact anybody regarding this matter.

[@tanamurphy7388]

@@fraserpaulina keep the money.

[@tanamurphy7388]

@@fraserpaulina it's not tax free either so hang on to a chunk of it to pay back for taxes. In the meantime hang onto a much of it as you can for as long as you can.

[@fraserpaulina]

Tana Murphy Yeah, makes sense. I think most of us just hope that we can get some definite answers, at least an understanding of what we are to expect in terms of our deposits. Definitely can’t be spending what we may not be entitled to.

[@tanamurphy7388]

@@fraserpaulina there was a double payment many people got one was for the last two weeks of March and the second one was for April. 🤷‍♀️

[@Lathenboucher1534]

When I was laid off I applied for unemployment where after 3 weeks it was still ‘under review’. SO, I decided to work on the side with Instacart and SkiptheDishes, making quite a bit. Then I received the $2,000 benefit at random. So now I need to be careful. I’ll be paying back that whole benefit by next year. If this happened to you....just put it all in a TFSA and earn interest on it. Then pay back what you owe next tax season.

[@aanchalkakkar764]

Seth Boucher hey are you still working skip ? I am working skip too And I think I should not be working as a requirement for EI is not to have any income .

[@RioKashyap]

How much interest are you getting?

[@hailekulcha8794]

I'm never lucky to get a glitch like that from the government. If do get the over pay, i would pay it back when they ask. So it is not a worry or stress, it's a easy fix.

[@gizmogremlin4949]

My company is shut down just before this happened.. I'm receiving 300 dollars a week .. single father spending 1600 dollars a month by myself. that's 1200 bucks.. Yet everyone's getting 500 a week? Makes sense.. also what about loans ? I heard banks are cutting interest rates now along with student loans are cut off but what about cash loans like money mart or cash money. I'm behind on my Bill's by 4500 dollars yet everyone seems to be getting alot more support then I am.. and a majority hasn't even work they are just abusing the system of tax payers money.. I pay my taxes along with alot of hard working canadians but not to mention everyone in my city had closed there doors now.. so I cant even start my new job that I had a position for.. AWESOME STUFF

[@cartoonscollecting1891]

There are thousands of unqualified Canadians who are uneligable for the $2000 Covid Relief . But get the money anyhow. I'm sure it will take until Tax Season to figure out who is the culprits. And how do you expect them to pay back what they can never be able to afford to pay back. When it comes from the Government, you can bet they won't forget.

[@milesdeep3107]

I applied on the phone n they nist sent it anyway n I'm not eligible. do i owe it all back or just the tax on it?

[@nicholaslee6350]

Miles Deep same im trying to figure it out

[@treasure2behold282]

It's very interesting they got this done so quickly. I have paid into EI for over two decades. I deserve any money they give me now that I am unemployed. I shouldn't have to pay back anything.

[@stevenbosse6200]

The only thing that Gov made clear is you have to pay back any extra fund at 3% interest. They have little info other wise. It's a disgrace

[@YanErlich]

I got laid off my work but I have not made 5000 in the last year? Am I eligible? I need money to pay insurance and mortgage for a car and I used my part time job only to pay that off.

[@jbta83]

Unfortunately no

[@thefozzybear]

Why would she even mention it? Keep it. My advice budget only for the needs, don't go on an Amazon shopping spree cause you will have to pay some it back.

[@titania145]

Leave it in your savings account ! Why complaint ! Government has enough to deal with !

[@greatdaneacdc]

Money bags said as far as I heard one cheque’s March 15 and the other is April 15 .Better to ask when am I going to get May’s !

[@Kells33]

Can you apply for cerb if you’re already on EI?

[@Tiffy1990]

If you went on E.I because of the COVID19 then it will automatically transfer to CERB. If you were already on EI before the COVID19 then you can’t.

[@777Slots]

we're already on a second payment schedule lol of course there will be two cheques!

[@playerish]

Got laid off early March, applied for EI and haven't got anything yet then today 10Apr I applied for cerb. What should I do? Am I branded criminal?

[@evasartorius9528]

I would rather call you realistic

[@kelseykaminski-estradacarr7087]

You can’t get both CERB and EI they will make you pay one of them back eventually. Might be next tax year or earlier, Once they start investing. Just don’t spend it all just in case :)

[@playerish]

@@kelseykaminski-estradacarr7087 noted with thanks. My EI rejected due to lacking 700 working hrs. So I guess CERb for me is best option now

[@shieh.4743]

Hahaha. Why wouldn't you hang on to it, document the situation and wait for the problem calm down. Give it a month and check again.

[@tmoney8435]

Everyone is telling me to apply but i didnt make the $5000 minimum last year. they tell me everyone who applies gets it regardless of income and that the government will maybe audit it later down the line. i dont want to be the one they audit and have to pay 8 grand back.

[@Spearhead401]

Same here

[@dtown416]

Smooth ? I haven’t received any funds from March 20th ... guess I don’t have to eat

[@PRINYATIP]

Your funds your supposed to receive went to that lady

[@dtown416]

R S when you apply under regular benefits, you usually have to wait two weeks first of all, they changed the system so anyone after March 15th will get the cerp benefit, now everyone who applied for it recently got their funds, my question why didn’t I received it a few days after I applied ??? I have called and I cant get through but I keep on calling though

[@abelweldemicael5129]

I was apple 23 March. but they did not come access code. Iam calling on line no bady answer. Iwas stop 20 march.antil now no paid any money.

[@MEGIDIOT]

If you have any CERB-related questions, let me know. I’ll try to answer them, I’ve done a ton of research.

[@Dopeboi98]

I applied for ei in the 20th of march they told me cant do my first report till friday havent recieved any kind of payment ??

[@MEGIDIOT]

f y I read they were stopping reports until after the four months (which is when CERB reverts back to regular EI)

[@ginger1011121314]

f y if it makes you feel better I applied in February and they literally forgot to approve me for ei...still waiting for money

[@trojanproducttester]

is this a loan where you will have to pay it back ? the amount you got will you have to pay it back ??

[@MEGIDIOT]

@@trojanproducttester No, the CERB (or EI in regular times) is yours to keep. It is $2000 but it's taxed, meaning you'll pay taxes on it next year like a regular income. Use about $1700 of it and save the rest.

[@nonuluthra18]

Will accepting CERB amount affect my status in near future as i will apply PGWP in 2021

[@North49191]

Yes, don't even try it

[@Youngballer739]

What about the people who are still working but had there hours dramatically cut. They are making far less than people in crb and they are still working and can’t even apply!

[@LunaPaloma77]

That's my situation right now. I don't qualify for CERB and I'm struggling to pay my bills while taking care of someone who for having a pending E.I. application is not receiving any income.

[@orangepurdy]

Just be grateful! There are a lot of people not eligible for CERB or EI!

[@SPARKshinee]

I made over 5000 dollar last 12 months but i left my full time job 2 months ago to look for a new job...such a bad timing ... I cant receive anything....:(

[@ch1ckenphat514]

I'm in the same boat. I'm on e.i due to being layed off because of our current situation. I received my normal e.i. payments. Then another 2000 deposit. I found this odd because I did not apply for that second fund. I'll just hang onto it for the time being.

[@bobknob9196]

wow pam seatle is still working hard. remember her as a kid and havent had a tv in 15 years. familiar faces are nice in a time like this.

[@DDRhappiness17]

I honestly had questions about it too

[@lalakuma9]

I feel like I'm watching Oprah's Favorite Things

[@holiday-td6hx]

How is it that Canadians are getting their Stimulus Funds so early? People are hurting in the USA....and they won't be able to get these funds until April 15th

[@lionelhutz5137]

At least most of you will qualify for the stimulus assistance, here in Canada you have to have made over $50,000 a year to even qualify and even after that you have to meet furher criterion to receive the money. An expert at hoop jumping one must be to get anything from this government. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@waryaawariiri1812]

@@lionelhutz5137 Why are you lying blatantly? It is only $5,000 of any income to qualify. If you fall short, there are other ways to receive other benefits.

[@V12MEDIA3]

@@lionelhutz5137 Unfortunately your misinformed

[@josemiguelgomez2504]

Put in your poquet is the first time you get something back from your taxes

[@jimrudolph2864]

What about 15 year old kids who live with their parents and working part time making $500/ month while studying full time in high school. Now their getting $2,000/ month?

[@ShatteredPlainsTransverser]

You hs kids have no expenses, calm down. You don’t have school fees or insurances to pay.

[@thehALomolov2]

... Don't spend it if you don't need it and don't think you were suppose to get it... 1:10 it's not a budget issue, don't inflate your budget to include money you are not suppose to have in the first place.

[@davedpl8722]

Very annoying they should have a cancellation button on the CRA WEBSITE. I was off duty for two weeks and was paid 2000, I owe them back 1000 so far , I am afraid they will give me more , I dont want it.

[@NarciGH]

I applied for employee insurance on March 23, but there is no news about it! I haven't been paid anything yet! :(

[@stuntman1268]

Normally they take about 2 weeks to do a claim. With the sheer volume of people applying for EI right now I would expect a decision in about a weeks time. You should be getting paid for all the weeks reported if the claim is indeed approved.

[@kugatsu16]

Mine came exactly 3 weeks after my application

[@NarciGH]

@@kugatsu16 Today is exactly 21 days since I applied, I still have no news. I can't even make a phone call, I've tried more than 40 times, but every time an automatic message says the line is busy.

[@NarciGH]

@@stuntman1268 I don't even know anything about the status of my application. Today is exactly 21 days since I've applied. There is no new news. :(

[@stuntman1268]

@@NarciGH Tough news but be patient! I remember back in 2008 mine took 3 weeks to complete and there was nothing going on at the time. I'd say in a week to ten days you'll hear back! Good luck to you I hope your claim comes in soon!

[@ShesJustShort]

So apparently we received 2 payments because one is for the month of march and then obviously we got for the month of April. But what i don't understand is why didn't they make this clear prior to us applying for the cerb if that is true? What if a lot of people who got laid off didn't get laid off until the end of the month? Then that money would be a mistake. I just want clear answers to all of this otherwise we'd have to give that money back

[@fraserpaulina]

I was under the impression that those who applied for EI -- and were switched automatically to CERB -- would continue to receive biweekly payments of $1,000. I agree, there are a lot of unanswered questions. Are we supposed to continue to fill out our EI reports? I don't want to receive a bunch of money that I will have to eventually owe back.

[@samlsd9711]

Americans with their 300+ million released all the money for people, but Canada is struggling to make it come through, those are the people who applied for two sets of payments..

[@scootchieandboo7475]

Yea this is gonna hurt alot of ppl who do not think it's an error

[@Nlcup]

Cerb funds every one gets 2000 cause thats what you need to live except those of us on disabilty or worse welfare they get less then half that and are expected to live liek nothing is going on

[@whisperingwhiskerss4877]

Nlcup 🤣🤣😭 true

[@erikaarae]

people are suposed to be on welfare because they don’t have a job, or very limited job/hours. so no nothing is going on for them, they don’t work regardless. so they don’t actually need extra money

[@Nlcup]

@@erikaarae people on welfare or disability have the exact same cost of living, same bills to pay as you do exept they have to do it with a lot less. personally after i pay rent, i literally have 4000 FOR THE YEAR to buy grocery, buy cloths, pay for my bills i regularly go with out eating for days on end but as u say people on disability or welfare dont need extra money and for the record im disabled people on welfare have it a lot worse

[@lionelhutz5137]

Ain't it grand? But, hey, at least we get cool woke words like "peoplekind" ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@kmacyoyo]

People who couldn't get a job before covid-19 sure as heck can't now. They need the money. At least they made it easy to get the 2k whether you're eligible or not. I'd rather take an interest free loan that I'll have to pay back later than be living on the street.

[@svetlanakravsova1307]

Does anyone know how much tax we would pay for CERB? Approximately?

[@rosemary4802]

Depending on your yearly income bracket you normally pay taxes in. Google it. Good luck.

[@worldsadfuture7537]

if I am you - keep 30% ($600) for every two thousand just in case

[@mariadesousa6472]

Jorge

[@mariadesousa6472]

Jorge F erreira

[@tother1069]

Me to, I'm on EI. And I didn't apply for CERB. I received 2000. I'm not going to touch it.

[@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608]

EI was converted to cerb automatically, you can contact the CRA but chances are you are fully eligible. You should not be receiving both is the thing.

[@blankspace3676]

Still waiting for nothing and i need to report nextweek my bills are all getting due at the same time. I apply for CERB this monday my mom applied for EI 2months of waiting still receives nothing and still want her to report every bi weekly.

[@pierremitham2964]

Smart money would just set it aside, along with $400 of each the $2000 payments as in April next year you're going to have to pay income taxes on that money and lot of people are going to get a rude surprise when they have up to $1600 to pay back!!!

[@wb2077]

They asked for help the govt gave help now they calling complaining. If u got it in error. Leave it there and then give it back after the system calm down. They will ask back for it. Trust and believe. Just leave it n don't spend it

[@PodtrashRadio]

It was just explained... we are already in the 2nd week of CERB payments... this person probably applied during the second week and so they received the retroactive payment from the first week... so they got both payments of $2000 for week 1 and week 2. No mistakes here... and yes it's taxable. Thank god I'm still a USA citizen.... just got $1200 USD TAX FREE in my bank account today. America issues their stimulus as a tax refund rather than a loan like Canada is doing. US realizes that the economy is going to need people after this over.... Canada is just loaning money to let you buy your groceries and pretend things are OK, then they'll get it all back and the some. Economies are going to be in ruins after this is over.

[@angiefidler2011]

You can send it back through bill payments. I’ve been paid child tax benefits I was t supposed to receive.

[@avrenimedragal7650]

My daughter has been trying to give them a call..to no avail. She needs to register for MyAccount as it would be her first time to file an income tax and she has yet to register for her to apply for the CERB.

[@Davidxdlol]

Mimi Dusaban you want her to receive 2000 when she’s never even done her taxes?? Scammer

[@avrenimedragal7650]

@@Davidxdlol ..she started working last year and will be filing for the 1st time this year. She had a part time job since last year.

[@IqueMuniz]

What a beautiful microphone!

[@marialight2559]

Thank god for cerb and Trudeau

[@jansullivan9662]

You don’t have to budget if you don’t touch the money

[@phenomorph4202]

What? Budget for $2K for this month, and bank it until she knows for sure either way. If she doesn't go to work, then she could think about dipping into it. Why is this being made out to be so complicated?

[@teejack8108]

Talk about those who don't qualify for the CERB...falling through it cracks

[@harrywindsor817]

They will just simply recoup it from your CRA tax bill next year if you don't pay it back!! Whose who refuse, rest assured there will be interests and penalties on top of the $2000.

[@thehALomolov2]

The government should make an edition to CERB to require 20 hours of recognized community service for every CERB payment or to be taxed at 50% their CERB payment in 2022. Just require the community service for after covid is calmer. Anyone who complains is essentially complaining about being paid $100/h for future assistance back to the communities paying the taxes that support them... Giving out free money helps no one, and encourages people to collect for 16 weeks and drag the economy down.

[@blasterelforg7276]

I called both of their numbers 4 or 5 times, the -2019 and -2041. It links me with an automated message asking me for my SIN. After I punch in my SIN number it says that the number does not match our records and hangs up.

[@protectoroftherealm8108]

You can register online in the My Account for Individuals.

[@reetgill7863]

I saw millionaire people apply for cerb and they also received $2000 and I also seeing people who really want this money because they are working less hour but they do not qualify. I do not understand this, and I am really concern about the people who really need this help .

[@DG-bf5mp]

Does nobody realize we are being back paid to march 15th. It's almost been a month. Why would they roll out 2 separate payments on 2 days close to eachother

[@stevecollins167]

The government never states the amount of people not qualified to receive this benifit. Anybody here not qualified and for what reason.

[@amishas.2416]

I am not sure if I am qualified or not. I lost my job end of jan not due to covid 19 but my industry is totally shut and there are no jobs. I dont know if Im eligible or not.

[@kunal8520]

I was on a vacation for a month from 24feb to 24th march. Return ticket got cancelled. Can’t come back on repatriated flights as they are only for citizens and not for permanent residents travelling alone. Now stuck in asia. Meet all other requirements except ‘residing in canada’. Still have bills to pay even if outside the country.

[@North49191]

@@kunal8520 you dont qualify

[@cutoverlion3958]

they gave a double payment for two months so the govt does not get overun with people applying so the march 15th payment of 2000 and then the april payment of 2000 then the next one will be probably sometime in may

[@rommeldude1]

Its a "benefit" it should be free, because we are benefiting it..

[@melissaturner3294]

You better call them and see what’s going on

[@North49191]

thanks Mom

[@sheriffvaliente4430]

Yes pay it back later. We don't know how long this can go. We need resources. We have other big worries. Maybe focus on these oversees who is in and out of this country but still able to apply cerb.

[@nightmares2night77]

Wish I got the 4 grand.

[@vethusanketheeswararajah5173]

Why are you snitching on yourselves?😂 you got free money? hush up and keep it moving

[@JamesHK19]

Xavier Woods the funds are attached to our SINs, they will know who received how much. Remaining quiet won’t prevent the CRA from taking the overpayments back.

[@screwthat864]

James and interest

[@kelseykaminski-estradacarr7087]

Government doesn’t give out free money lol they will make you pay it back. That’s also tax payers money

[@H0useH0ldH4cker]

Ill take $4000

[@LunaPaloma77]

@a person No need to offend.

[@HorseFromHell]

Put the 2000 aside. Done. If you weren’t expecting it then you don’t need it. What a brutal news report. Are people really this dumb?