Quebec City and the surrounding region offer unbeatable quality of vie. Prices for day-to-day amenities are very competitive, while tuition fees are affordable and healthcare is free of charge. Taking into account the fact that the median annual after-tax income for a couple is $71,700—one of the highest levels in Canada—Quebec City is an ideal place to live!

Workers in Quebec are not necessarily paid on a monthly basis. Most of the time, employees are paid every two weeks (26 times per year). Some workers are even paid weekly.

* Source : Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 2062-0011

* Source : Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 206-0011

In Quebec, you are required to file two tax returns every year: one for the federal government and one for the provincial government.

• Revenu Québec (Quebec Revenue Ministry)
• Canada Revenue Agency

Taxpayers are required to report their income and pay taxes in the province in which they reside on December 31 of the tax year in question. Income tax is calculated based on progressive marginal rates. The levels of taxation at the federal and provincial levels are cumulative. Income taxes are deducted at source. Employers are responsible for deducting the correct amounts according to the tax regulations.

There are other payroll deductions as well:

Federal level:

• Employment insurance: rate of 1.52%

Provincial level:

• Quebec pension plan (RRQ): rate of 5,1%
• Quebec parental insurance plan (RQAP): rate of 0.559%