CRA Form RC151, GST/HST Credit Application for New Residents
Apply for the GST/HST credit when you become a resident of Canada.
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About CRA Form RC151, GST/HST Credit Application for New Residents
The RC151, GST/HST Credit and Climate Action Incentive Payment Application, is a CRA form for individuals who became residents of Canada during the year. It lets newcomers apply for the GST/HST credit and related payments before they have filed a Canadian return.
You provide your personal details and your income from before you came to Canada so the CRA can work out your entitlement. Once you file a return, the CRA usually assesses these credits automatically. This page is a general helper, not tax advice, so always download and file the current official form from the CRA.
Who needs to complete it
- New residents of Canada applying for the GST/HST credit.
- Newcomers who have not yet filed a Canadian tax return.
- People who became residents during the year and want credit payments.
- Individuals asked by the CRA to report income from before arrival.
How to fill out CRA Form RC151, GST/HST Credit Application for New Residents
- 1Enter your name, social insurance number, and address in Canada.
- 2Give the date you became a resident of Canada.
- 3State your marital status and add your spouse or common-law partner's details if you have one.
- 4Report your income for the relevant years from before you came to Canada.
- 5Report your spouse or common-law partner's income for the same period if it applies.
- 6Answer the residency and citizenship questions.
- 7Sign and date the application.
- 8Mail the completed form to your tax centre and keep a copy for your records.
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Frequently asked questions
Who should use the RC151?
It is for individuals who became residents of Canada during the year and want to apply for the GST/HST credit before they have filed their first Canadian return.
Why does the form ask for income before I arrived?
The CRA uses your income from before you became a resident to estimate your entitlement, since you have not yet filed a Canadian return for that period.
Do I still need to file a tax return?
Yes. Filing a return each year is how the CRA keeps assessing your GST/HST credit and related payments after your first application.
Is this the official CRA form?
This is a general helper. Always download and file the current official RC151 from the CRA before you submit it.