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Filing Your Return  ->  Working income tax benefit -> 2012 factors for Quebec

Working Income Tax Benefit (WITB) Factors for 2012 for Quebec

The following table summarizes the WITB amounts for Quebec.  In this table the word couple refers to a person with an eligible spouse.

All amounts which appear in green print have been confirmed to Canada Revenue Agency factors.  Very little has changed from 2011 factors.

Basic working income tax benefit amounts for Quebec for 2012
Base amount of working income:
 - single person $2,400
 - couple $3,600
% applied to excess of working income over base amount:
 - single person/couple with no eligible dependent 20.5%
 - single parent 12%
 - couple with eligible dependent 8%
Maximum WITB refundable amount:
 - single person $1,560.87
 - couple with no eligible dependent $2,433.76
 - single parent $913.68
 - couple with eligible dependent $949.76
Adjusted net income base amount:
 - single person $10,653.19
 - couple $16,459.57
% applied to net income over base amount, to reduce the WITB:
 - single person or couple 20%
Net income at which WITB is reduced to zero (when no disability supplement):
 - single person $18,457.54
 - couple no eligible dependent $28,628.37
 - single parent $15,221.59
 - couple with eligible dependent $21,208.37
Working income at which maximum WITB is reached:
 - single person $10,014
 - couple no eligible dependent $15,472
 - single parent $10,014
 - couple with eligible dependent $15,472
Disability supplement amounts for Quebec for 2012
Base amount of working income:
 - single/couple $1,200
% applied to excess of working income over base amount:
 - single person 40%
 - couple 20%
Maximum WITB refundable amount for each disabled person:
 - per person $501.42
Adjusted net income base amount:
 - single person $18,457.54
 - couple no eligible dependent $28,628.37
 - single parent $15,221.59
 - couple with eligible dependent $21,208.37
% applied to net income over base amount, to reduce the WITB:
 - If you had an eligible spouse and he or she also qualifies for the disability amount, the rate used is A.  In all other situations, the rate used is B.
 A 10%
 B 20%
Net income at which WITB is reduced to zero when there is a disability supplement:
When only one spouse is eligible for a disability supplement (Factor B)
 - single person $20,964.64
 - couple no eligible dependent $31,135.47
 - single parent $17,728.69
 - couple with eligible dependent $23,715.47
When both spouses are eligible for a disability supplement (Factor A)
 - couple no eligible dependent $33,642.57
 - couple with eligible dependent $26,222.57

Revised: December 12, 2025