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First Quebec Tax Return: 2026 Employee Guide
Plain-language 2026 guide for new employees filing a first Quebec tax return for 2025 income.
Employee tax preparation in Montreal and Quebec
We prepare personal tax returns for employees with one or several T4 and RL-1 slips, RRSP contributions, medical expenses, tuition, moving costs, and the credits that are often missed in busy filing seasons.
Best when your file is mainly T4, RL-1, credits, deductions, or family filing details.
- Human review before submission
- Secure intake for tax documents
- English and French
Filing with employment income
Start here when wages and employment slips are the main part of your return.
Gather each employer’s slips
Include every T4 and RL-1, even if you changed jobs during the year.
Flag other income
Mention freelance or rental income before choosing the filing category.
Useful if you work in Montreal or elsewhere in Quebec and need a clear filing process that accounts for both CRA and Revenu Québec requirements.
Who this service is for
This service supports employee returns with one or several jobs, including files that need additional credit or slip review.
- Employees with one or many T4 and RL-1 slips in the same tax year.
- New Quebec workers, newcomers to the province, or first-time filers who want a guided process.
- Families and individuals claiming RRSP contributions, medical expenses, tuition, childcare, moving costs, or dependant-related credits.
Pricing guidance
Employee returns usually follow the employee pricing model, but the final fee still depends on the number of slips, schedules, and follow-up required.
- Standard employee files typically begin at the employee pricing tier shown on the pricing page.
- Added slips, prior-year cleanup, extra-income disclosures, and additional schedules can increase the final fee.
- You can review the current pricing page before starting if you want a better sense of how complexity affects cost.
Deposits for employee files start at $60, plus GST and QST, and are applied to the final invoice. If your file expands into self-employed, rental, or other complex reporting, the scope is adjusted before filing.
Why this service fits employee files in Montreal and Quebec
Employment slips, Quebec filing requirements, and document follow-up are reviewed together before the return is finalized.
Built for Quebec employee returns
This service is scoped for employee files rooted in Montreal and across Quebec, including T4 and RL-1 coordination, carry-forwards, and common Quebec credit questions.
Bilingual support when slips or credits are unclear
TaxCove supports employee clients in English and French so questions about slips, deductions, or the next step can be handled with context.
A defined next step after you start
Once you begin, the file moves into the secure intake and document review process, with follow-up if something material is missing.
What is included
The service focuses on reviewing the documents that change the result of an employee return, not only typing in standard slips.
Slip and deduction review
We review employment slips, RRSP receipts, tuition slips, medical expenses, donations, and other common employee deductions.
Federal and Quebec return coordination
Your file is prepared with both CRA and Revenu Québec obligations in mind so the information stays aligned across both returns.
Carry-forward and credit checks
We look at prior notices of assessment and common carry-forward amounts so missed credits and contribution room are less likely to be ignored.
Follow-up on file gaps
If a slip, receipt, or extra-income detail is missing, we flag it before filing instead of leaving you with avoidable adjustments later.
Employment slips and Quebec schedules
Keep employment evidence distinct from business records, even when the same person has both.
Reference points for this file
- The 2025 federal and Quebec returns use their own forms and schedules. Match employment slips by payer and year; a T4 and RL-1 for one job are not two salaries to add together.
- A missing slip needs follow-up with the issuer. CRA permits a supported estimate when a slip cannot be obtained by the deadline; retain the statement and calculation rather than dropping the income.
References accessed September 27, 2026 (2026-09-27). Return guidance concerns 2025; confirm the deadlines and conditions for the actual file.
What is not included
These limits keep expectations clear around tax preparation, document review, and follow-up.
Review detailed exclusions
This service does not promise a specific balance, filing result, authority decision, penalty treatment, or tax amount.
It does not replace legal representation, investment advice, financial planning, or access to government accounts that only the taxpayer or an authorized representative can manage.
Bookkeeping cleanup, multi-year reconstruction, objections, appeals, or extended correspondence are scoped separately when they are needed.
Documents and information to prepare
Having these items ready makes the intake faster and reduces back-and-forth during review.
Your latest notice of assessment for the federal and Quebec returns when available.
T4, RL-1, T5, tuition slips, RRSP receipts, and any employer forms tied to work-from-home or employment expenses.
Receipts for medical expenses, donations, childcare, moving costs, union dues, and other credits that apply to your file.
Details about any side income, second employer, investment income, or rental income that should not be left off an employee return.
Common mistakes we help prevent
Employee files often look simple until one missing slip or credit changes the result.
Forgetting an RL-1, a second T4, or a slip issued later in the season.
Missing Quebec-specific carry-forwards or using last year's figures without checking the latest notice of assessment.
Skipping deductions such as tuition, moving expenses, medical expenses, or union and professional dues that are supported by receipts.
Treating side income as if it does not need to be declared because the main file is an employee return.
How it works
Start with your employment details, share the supporting documents securely, and clarify missing information before filing.
Step 1
Start the employee intake path
Choose the employee category and tell us about your filing year, dependants, and whether any extra income or additional slips apply.
Step 2
Upload slips and receipts
Submit the employee documents, notices of assessment, and supporting receipts that affect your deductions and credits.
Step 3
We review and follow up
We check the file for missing slips, inconsistent information, and deductions that need clarification before final preparation.
Step 4
Finalize and submit
Once the file is complete and the deposit is settled, we finalize the return and confirm the next steps through the client process.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help if I changed jobs and have several slips?
Yes. Multiple T4 and RL-1 slips are common, and we review them together so employment income is reported consistently across the full file.
What if I also have a small amount of side income?
Tell us early. Side income can change the filing option and the documents we need, especially if it starts to look like self-employed income.
Do I need my last notice of assessment?
It is strongly recommended because it helps confirm carry-forwards, instalments, and prior-year balances that can affect the return.
Is this only for Montreal clients?
No. The service is relevant across Quebec, but the guidance is written with Quebec filing requirements and common Montreal-area situations in mind.
Ready to move forward with your employee return?
Use Start when the file is mainly employee income
Start is usually the best route when the file is primarily employment income and you already have the main slips, notices, and deduction receipts ready.
Start an employee returnContact first if other income changes the scope
Direct contact is better if the file also includes self-employed, rental, or catch-up issues and you want to confirm the right service option before opening the intake.
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