The Quebec Work Premium (Prime au travail) is a refundable tax credit for low- and moderate-income Quebec residents with employment or self-employment income. It's frequently unclaimed.
Who Qualifies?
Quebec residents 18+ with earned employment or self-employment income within the eligibility income range. Different parameters apply for single adults, couples without children, single-parent families, and couples with children.
2026 Maximum Credit Amounts
- Single adult: up to ~$826
- Couple without children: up to ~$1,351
- Single parent: up to ~$2,897
- Couple with children: up to ~$2,356
Supplement for Workers With Limitations
An enhanced supplement of up to $1,219 is available for workers with a significant limitation in employment capacity due to physical or mental conditions lasting 1+ year.
How to Claim
Schedule P of your Quebec TP-1 automatically calculates the Work Premium. Some workers are eligible for advance payments during the year — contact Revenu Québec to apply for advance payment of next year's credit.