Quebec Payroll Tax Calculator for Employers

How can I calculate my payroll? New to payroll processing in Quebec?

Use this free, simple, yet powerful tax deduction calculator to estimate payroll for your employees – paid salary or hourly – in Quebec.

Fill in the fields below for a quick calculation. Be sure to turn on advanced mode for a more accurate calculation.

Please note that the ADP Canadian Payroll Calculator “(the Calculator”) is designed to provide general guidance and estimates only. The Calculator is not intended to provide tax, legal or other professional advice. While every effort is made to provide current information, tax laws change regularly, and laws may vary depending on the province/territory of the employer and of the employee. You should consult a professional advisor or accountant for advice on any specific requirements or concerns.

Quebec provincial and federal tax brackets (2024)

Your taxable income places you in the following provincial and federal tax bracket:

Quebec tax bracket	Quebec tax rate
First $51,780 or less	14%
Over $51,780 up to $103,545	19%
Over $103,545 up to $126,000	24%
Over $126,000	25.75%

For the most up to date information, visit Revenue Quebec.

Canadian federal tax bracket	Canadian federal tax rate
First $55,867 or less, plus	15%
Over $55,867 up to $111,733, plus	20.50%
Over $111,733 up to $173,205, plus	26%
Over $173,205 up to $246,752, plus	29%
Over $246,752	33%

For the most up to date information, visit Canada.ca. 

Employment income

Self-employed income

Self-employed people are responsible to keep track of their own income, paying taxes, and any other deductions as there is no payroll department tracking this information. It is important to keep these amounts separated from any income that would have Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) deductions.

RRSP deduction

RRSP contributions can be used as a deduction, creating savings on your tax return. The limit to how much you can contribute to your RRSP is set by the salary you received in the previous year.

Other incomes to understand in Quebec

What is interest income?

Interest income refers to the money earned from investments made in treasury bills, or other financial instruments. It is the amount of money that financial institutions pay to account holders for holding their money. Interest income is taxed in Quebec as part of an individual's taxable income and is subject to federal and provincial taxes. The amount of tax paid on interest income will depend on the individual's total income and the tax bracket they fall into.

What are passive incomes?

Passive income refers to the earnings an individual receives through investments, rental properties, or other sources where they are not actively involved in generating income. Passive income is subject to taxation under Quebec's tax laws.

What other incomes are there?

Other forms of income for Quebec residents can include the following and are taxed at the same tax rate as employment income:

• Scholarships and bursaries
• Refund of unused RRSP or PRPP/VRSP contributions
• Recovery of a deduction for contributions to a spousal RRSP
• Recovery of resource deductions
• Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP) payments
• Recovery of deductions for the purchase of tools
• Withdrawals over the allowable amount from an RRSP under the Home Buyer’s Plan (HBP) or the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP)
• Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)
• Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB)
• Canada Recovery Benefits (CRB)
• Other income that is not reported on a T4 or RL-1 or RL-2

Frequently Asked Questions

When is tax due in Quebec?

In Quebec, the deadline for filing personal income tax returns, provincial and federal, is April 30th. Any balance due must also be paid by April 30th. Self-employed residents have until June 15th to file their federal return. Those who earn income as a family-type resource or intermediate resource also have until June 15 to file the return in Quebec.

Is there a carbon tax rebate in Quebec?

There is no carbon tax rebate program in Quebec. There is a cap-and-trade program to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while keeping the cost of carbon pricing low.

How much tax is deducted from a paycheque in Quebec?

The amount of tax deducted from a paycheque in Quebec depends on where the individual falls on the federal and Quebec tax brackets.