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How To Apply For CERB Step By Step

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The government of Canada started to accept CERB (Canada Emergency Response Benefit) application on April 6, 2020. It provides financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19.

You can check the previous post about the CERB by visiting this link – “Things you need to know about CERB“.

How To Apply For CERB Step By Step

STEP 1. Log in to your individual CRA account here. There are three options on how to log in, just use the options that you always use.

STEP 2. After you log in, a new page will load and you can see at the top of the page, the CERB application link or section like below. Just click apply.

STEP 3. It will show the eligibility details, read it properly. Scroll down until you reach the “Select a period” drop-down menu. Click that one and select the period you want to apply. Then click next.

STEP 4. Next is the certification page, read it properly and then check the certification section and click next.

STEP 5. Confirm the direct deposit information, this is your bank account details. Click submit if all the information is correct.

STEP 6. Confirmation that you have successfully applied to the CERB.

You are all set and wait for the direct deposit within three business days. Please make sure to deduct a % of the $2,000.00 that you will receive, this benefit (CERB) is taxable that’s why you need to set aside.