Best Province for Taxes if You Live in Quebec
Compare your tax burden across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. See how much you could save by moving from Quebec.
Quebec has a top provincial income tax rate of 25.75% for 2026. Combined with federal tax, CPP, and EI, your total deductions can take a significant share of your income. But how does Quebec compare to the other 12 provinces and territories? Enter your income below to see the full ranking. The calculator accounts for federal tax, provincial tax, CPP (or QPP in Quebec), EI, and Quebec’s unique QPIP contributions, giving you a complete picture of take-home pay across Canada.
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Comparing from Quebec — see how your taxes stack up against every other province and territory.
Moving from Nova Scotia to Nunavut saves you $6,172/year
| Province | Federal Tax | Provincial Tax | CPP/QPP | EI | QPIP | Total Deductions | Take-Home Pay | Eff. Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $10,293 | $3,140 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $19,002 | $60,998 | 24.0% |
| British Columbia | $10,293 | $4,362 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $20,225 | $59,775 | 25.0% |
| Northwest Territories | $10,293 | $4,375 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $20,237 | $59,763 | 25.0% |
| Ontario | $10,293 | $4,455 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $20,317 | $59,683 | 25.0% |
| Yukon | $10,293 | $4,625 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $20,488 | $59,512 | 26.0% |
| Alberta | $10,293 | $4,954 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $20,817 | $59,183 | 26.0% |
| Saskatchewan | $10,293 | $6,769 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $22,632 | $57,368 | 28.0% |
| New Brunswick | $10,293 | $7,508 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $23,371 | $56,629 | 29.0% |
| Manitoba | $10,293 | $7,579 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $23,442 | $56,558 | 29.0% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $10,293 | $8,035 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $23,898 | $56,102 | 30.0% |
| Quebec(you) | $8,594 | $9,829 | $4,446 | $896 | $364 | $24,130 | $55,870 | 30.0% |
| Prince Edward Island | $10,293 | $8,448 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $24,310 | $55,690 | 30.0% |
| Nova Scotia | $10,293 | $9,312 | $4,446 | $1,123 | $0 | $25,174 | $54,826 | 31.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
Which province has the lowest taxes if I move from Quebec?
The lowest-tax province depends on your income level. For most incomes, Alberta, the territories (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon), and Saskatchewan tend to have lower combined rates than Quebec. Use the calculator above with your actual income to see the exact ranking.
How much would I save moving from Quebec to Alberta?
Alberta has a top provincial rate of 15% and a high basic personal amount of $22,948 for 2026. Depending on your income, moving from Quebec (top rate 25.75%) to Alberta could save thousands per year in provincial tax alone. Enter your income in the calculator to see the exact savings.
What is Quebec’s top provincial tax rate?
Quebec’s top provincial income tax rate is 25.75% for 2026. This rate applies to the highest tax bracket. Your effective provincial rate will be lower because only the income in each bracket is taxed at that bracket’s rate, and the basic personal amount provides a non-refundable credit.
Does Quebec tax differently than other provinces?
Yes. Quebec administers its own provincial income tax through Revenu Québec, separate from the CRA. Quebec residents receive a 16.5% federal abatement, pay a lower EI rate (1.31% vs 1.63%), and contribute to the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (QPIP) instead of federal EI parental benefits. Quebec also uses QPP instead of CPP, though the rates are equivalent.
Should I consider sales tax and cost of living?
Income tax is only one factor. Provinces also differ in sales tax (HST, GST+PST, or GST+QST), property taxes, healthcare premiums, housing costs, and general cost of living. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, which is an additional savings. This calculator focuses on income tax, CPP, and EI to give you a clear tax-to-tax comparison.
Does this calculator include federal taxes and CPP/EI?
Yes. The comparison includes federal income tax, provincial income tax, CPP (or QPP in Quebec), CPP2, EI premiums, and QPIP for Quebec residents. Federal tax varies slightly by province due to the Quebec abatement. All figures represent the total deductions from employment or self-employment income.
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Last updated March 2026. Reflects 2026 tax year rates.