Québec Solidarity Tax Credit

QuebecTax creditChecked October 2, 2026

This refundable Revenu Québec credit helps low- and moderate-income households with QST and housing costs, with an extra part for residents of northern villages. You claim it with Schedule D of your Québec return.

How much

Calculated from your situation on December 31, 2025 for July 2026 to June 2027; reduction thresholds are $70,395 (with spouse) or $64,545 (no spouse), plus $2,634 per dependent child. Use Revenu Québec's estimation tool for your amount.

When it's paid

$800 or more: monthly July 2026 to June 2027. $241 to $799: quarterly (July, October, January, April). $240 or less: one July payment.

Who qualifies

You lived in Québec on December 31 of the reference year
You are 18 or older, or have a spouse, or are a parent living with your child
You or your spouse are a citizen, permanent resident or protected person, or have been in Canada for 18 months as a temporary resident
Your family income is below the reduction threshold for your situation

How to apply

File your Québec income tax return
Complete Schedule D
Register for direct deposit with Revenu Québec
Report changes in address or family situation

What to have ready

Address and housing information (dwelling details)
Spouse's income information

Common mistakes to avoid

Skipping Schedule D (you then get only the basic QST part)
Not updating the address after a move

Still being confirmed: Revenu Québec pages returned 403 to direct fetch; figures and thresholds taken from search excerpts of revenuquebec.ca. Component maximums not confirmed. The reading of 70,395/64,545 as reduction thresholds should be rechecked. Check the official page for the latest details.

Official sources

Last checked against these pages on October 2, 2026.

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