Some tax measures introduced relating to individuals:
As of 2011, the Solidarity Tax Credit will replace
the following:
QST credit,
property tax refund, and
tax credit for individuals living in a northern
village
The tax credit for home support is being enhanced
through relaxation of rules regarding eligibility for certain
services.
Longer prison sentences for tax evasion.
Introduction of a health contribution as of July 1,
2010, in the amount of $25 per adult for 2010, $100 for 2011, and $200
for 2012.
Improvements
to the QST New Housing Rebate for the purchase of new housing.
Consumption tax:
Increase in the rate of the Québec sales tax (QST)
from 8.5% to 9.5% as of January 1, 2012 (increasing to 8.5% as of
January 1, 2011).
Gradual rise in the fuel tax:
fuel tax on gasoline and diesel fuel will
increase by 1 cent per litre per year, starting April 1, 2010,
with the last increase effective April 1, 2013.
Introduction of a fuel tax increase of up to 1.5
cents per litre to fund public transit, if the metropolitan
communities of Montréal and Québec so request.
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