Quebec released its 2025 tax brackets & they could affect how much you owe next spring

Tax season may have just ended, but if you're planning ahead, Quebec's new 2025 income brackets are worth a look.

Earlier this year, Revenu Québec released the province's updated income tax brackets for 2025, and they've been adjusted to account for inflation. Thanks to a 2.85% indexation, the income thresholds are a bit higher this year, which could make a small difference in how much is withheld from your pay or what you owe come next spring.

Here's how Quebec's 2025 income tax brackets break down:

• 14% on the first $53,255 of taxable income
• 19% on income between $53,255 and $106,495
• 24% on income between $106,495 and $129,590
• 25.75% on income over $129,590

If you're worried that a recent raise could bump you into a higher tax bracket, it's worth remembering: only the portion of your income above each threshold gets taxed at the higher rate. For example, if you earn $60,000, just the amount over $53,255 (so $6,745) would be taxed at 19%, while the rest stays at 14%.

With these numbers in mind, it might be a good time to take another look at your savings plans. That could mean contributing more to an RRSP, TFSA or FHSA to reduce your taxable income before the year ends.

And if you're hoping for a simpler tax season next year, Revenu Québec is testing something new. As of March 10, 2025, a pilot project called the Simplified Income Tax Return has been launched. It lets select residents file their taxes online through a streamlined system. However, only those who receive an invitation letter will be eligible to try it out for now.

You can find more info on Revenu Québec's website.

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