RC66SCH – Status in Canada and Income Information for the Canada Child Benefit Application
**Form RC66SCH** is the *Status in Canada and Income Information* form used to support a **Canada Child Benefit (CCB) application** and related benefit programs. It collects key status and income details for applicants and their families as required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Official details and form: RC66SCH – Canada.ca
Purpose of Form RC66SCH
Form RC66SCH is used to provide information about your status in Canada and your income when applying for the Canada Child Benefit and certain related provincial, territorial or federal benefit programs. It helps the CRA determine eligibility and benefit amounts based on residency and income criteria.
Who Should Complete It
You must complete RC66SCH if you (or your spouse/common‑law partner) have recently become a resident of Canada, become a Canadian citizen, obtained permanent resident status, are a protected person, or are a temporary resident entitled to be registered under the Indian Act and are not a Canadian citizen.
How to Get the Form
The form is available as a **fillable PDF** that must be downloaded and opened using Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 10 or later). Options include:
- Accessible fillable PDF – fill on your computer.
- Standard print PDF – print and complete by hand.
- Alternate formats – request versions such as digital audio, electronic text, braille or large print.
What Information You Provide
Form RC66SCH typically asks for:
- Your current status in Canada (residency/citizenship/immigration status).
- Details about your spouse or common‑law partner, if applicable.
- Income information for you and your spouse/partner for the relevant tax year.
Submitting RC66SCH
In many cases, RC66SCH is submitted along with your main Canada Child Benefit application (Form RC66). If you apply online using a CRA account, you may upload the PDF; if applying by mail, include the signed form in your application package.
