Quebec income tax calculator 2024
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2024 Quebec provincial and federal income tax brackets
Here are the tax brackets for Quebec and Canada based on your taxable income.
Federal tax bracket | Federal tax rates |
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$55,867 or less | 15.00% |
$55,868 to $111,733 | 20.50% |
$111,734 to $173,205 | 26.00% |
$173,206 to $246,752 | 29.00% |
more than $246,753 | 33.00% |
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Quebec tax rates | |
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$51,780 or less | 14.00% | |
$51,781 to $103,545 | 19.00% | |
$103,546 to $126,000 | 24.00% | |
more than $126,000 | 25.75% |
Canadian tax basics
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Frequently asked questions
Here are the most popular tax credits and deductions in Quebec:
Anytime you invest your money into something that increases in value, such as stocks, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or real estate, that increase is considered a capital gain.
Your capital gains will only be realized and taxable when you cash in your investment. Only 50% of your realized capital gains are taxed at a marginal rate based on your province of residence.
In Quebec, your capital gains are taxed according to the combined marginal capital gains tax rates below:
2024 taxable income | QC marginal capital gains tax rate |
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$51,780 or less | 14.00% |
$51,781 to $103,545 | 19.00% |
$103,546 to $126,000 | 24.00% |
more than $126,000 | 24.75% |
The tax rates in Quebec range from 14% to 25.75% of income and the combined federal and provincial tax rate is between 26.53% and 53.31%.
Quebec’s marginal tax rate increases as your income increases so you pay higher taxes on the level of income that falls into a higher tax bracket.
Learn more about Quebec’s marginal tax rate
Quebec does not have a carbon tax rebate program. The province implements a cap-and-trade program instead to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also keeping the cost of carbon pricing low for Quebec residents.
Learn more about Quebec’s cap-and-trade program
The amount of tax your employer deducts from your paycheque varies based on where you fall inside the federal and Quebec tax brackets.
Federal income tax rates in 2024 range from 15% to 33%. Quebec income tax rates in 2024 range from 14% to 25.75%.
The amount of income tax that was deducted from your paycheque appears in RL-1 Box E.
The Government of Quebec develops and administers its own tax laws and policies. Quebec residents must file a separate provincial tax return (TP1) with Revenue Quebec.
Learn more about income tax in Quebec
The deadline to file your 2024 income tax return in 2025 is midnight on April 30. If you're self-employed, your tax return is due on June 16, 2025, since June 15 falls on a Sunday.
Learn more about tax deadlines
The CRA's goal is to send the notice of assessment, as well as any refund, within 2-3 weeks if filed via NETFILE.
For mailed or paper returns, refunds are issued in 8 weeks following receipt of the return by the CRA or the Revenu Quebec.
*These timelines apply only to returns that are received on or before the due date.
If you have to pay income taxes to the CRA, you can do so online through the CRA’s My Payment online portal. Pay by setting up a pre-authorized debit agreement using CRA My Account or through a third-party service provider with credit card, e-transfer, or PayPal.
Learn more about paying your taxes online
If you're a resident of Canada for any part of the year and are earning income, whether that's employment, self-employment, investment or other income, you're subject to Canadian income tax. There are no exemptions for age or occupation.
Learn more about who’s required to file an income tax return
The CRA requires that you retain your records for a minimum of 6 years, by law.
If you file an income tax return late, you must keep your records for six years from the date you file that return.
You can ask to amend your tax return for up to the previous 10 years, so it's a good idea to maintain your records for that long.
Learn more about maintaining your income tax records
Income tax tips from the TurboTax Hub
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