Tax season is here! In 2025, Quebecers must file their 2024 tax returns. Whether you’re an employee, self-employed, a property owner, or a parent of children with special needs, preparation is key. Here’s a guide to the main deadlines, the documents you’ll need, and what’s new this year.
Important deadlines
- April 30, 2025: Deadline to file your federal and provincial tax returns if you’re an individual without a business.
- June 15, 2025: Deadline for self-employed individuals and their spouses. Since June 15 falls on a Sunday this year, the deadline is automatically extended to June 16, 2025.
- Important: Any balance owing must be paid by April 30, 2025, or interest will start accruing.
Documents to gather before you start
Income Slips:
- T4 and Relevé 1: Employment income
- T5: Interest and dividends
- T3: Trust income
- T4A and Relevé 2: Self-employment, scholarships, RESP
- Relevé 5: Benefits (QPIP, parental insurance, etc.)
- Relevé 31: For tenants (solidarity tax credit)
- RRSP Contributions: Receipts from March 1, 2024, to March 3, 2025
- Childcare Expenses: Receipts from CPEs, private daycare, or school childcare services
- Medical expenses: dental care, glasses, treatments not reimbursed, etc.
- Tuition fees: t2202 (federal) and relevé 8 (provincial)
- Charitable donations: official receipts
- Children’s physical and arts activities: eligible invoices under the quebec program
- Student loan interest payments: proof of payment
- Investment transactions: sale of stocks, etfs, or crypto assets, using form t5008
Tax changes for the 2024 tax year
The federal government had announced in 2024 an increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, but it ultimately abandoned the measure. The inclusion rate remains at 50%, meaning only half of capital gains are taxable.
Filing your return: three simple options
- Do it yourself using certified software such as TurboTax, UFile, or ImpôtExpert. These programs are approved by Revenu Québec.
- Hire a professional (accountant or tax specialist), ideal if you have complex income or own a business.
- Use government portals to review notices, track refunds, or correct a return.
Useful tips
- Even if you have no income, file a return to access certain credits (solidarity credit, GST/HST, etc.).
- Sign up for direct deposit to receive your refund faster.
- Keep all supporting documents for at least six years.
- If you owe a balance, you can pay online or through your financial institution.
Conclusion
Filing your 2024 tax return doesn’t have to be complicated. With proper preparation, you maximize your chances of a quick refund and avoid costly mistakes. And if you’re unsure, don’t hesitate to seek professional help.