Why is Quebec's income tax the highest in Canada?

It is misleading to say in absolute terms, that taxes are higher in Québec than elsewhere. Sometimes that is true but in all cases the effective tax rate is heavily dependent on level of income—throughout Canada. read more

In addition, part of the higher provincial tax is a transfer from the federal tax to provincial tax that applies only in Quebec. Quebec residents get a special tax credit on their federal return called the Refundable Quebec Abatement (line 440), which gives a 16.5% discount on the basic federal tax. read more

MONTREAL — Quebec taxpayers are paying some of the highest taxes in North America, according to a study released by the Fraser Institute. The study said that Quebec’s tax system, particularly with respect to personal income taxes, is uncompetitive within Canada and North America. read more

At the high-end of the salary range, so those who make up to $130,000, Quebec's income tax bill clocks in at $45,579, the highest in Canada. Quebecers remain the highest-taxed citizens of Canada at almost every other income-range as well, all the way to the $55,000 price point. read more