Ontario Trillium Benefit lump-sum payment threshold raised from $360 to $500

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The regulation has been updated to raise the threshold below which the Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) can be paid as a single lump sum rather than monthly installments. Under the new rules applying to benefit years based on 2024 and later tax years, individuals whose total annual OTB entitlement is more than $2 but no more than $500 may receive their benefit in one payment instead of spread across 12 months. The previous $360 ceiling continues to apply for benefit calculations tied to earlier tax years. Individuals who were previously receiving monthly payments because their benefit exceeded $360 may now receive a single annual payment if their entitlement falls at or below the new $500 cap. No action is required from recipients — the payment method is determined administratively by the Ontario Minister.

Who this affects: Ontario Trillium Benefit recipients · low- and moderate-income individuals claiming OTB · tax filers eligible for Ontario energy, property, or sales tax credits