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Taxes in Quebec without the blind spots

A simple overview of CRA, Revenu Quebec, deadlines, and useful credits.

💡 Exemple concret

Marie, salaried employee at $55,000 — what she recovers by filing both returns

GST/HST federal credit+ $496
Quebec solidarity credit (renter)+ $1,185
RRSP refund on $8,000 contribution+ $2,560
Medical expense tax credit+ $320
Estimated total$4,561

🎯 Quoi faire maintenant

  1. 1

    Gather your T4/Relevé 1 slips and all other income documents before starting

  2. 2

    File your federal return through CRA (free software available) before April 30

  3. 3

    File your provincial return through Revenu Quebec — don't forget form TP-1

Key points

Quebec should be read through both federal and provincial layers.
Payment dates and filing dates are not the same thing.
Refundable credits matter even when little tax is otherwise payable.

Useful pages

Tax savings calculator
Estimate RRSP savings with Quebec and federal brackets.
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Deadlines
Key dates and penalties.
Refund timing
Understand refund timing and delays.
Tax software
Useful filing software choices.

FAQ

Why is Quebec more complex?
Because credits and obligations often need to be reviewed on both the federal and provincial sides.
Should a low-income filer still file?
Very often yes, especially to trigger refundable credits and benefits.

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