How do I claim the Québec Career Extension tax credit?

by TurboTax• Updated 1 week ago

The Québec Career Extension tax credit (previously called the Québec Experienced Worker tax credit) is available for certain workers over the age of 59.

You must have:

Lived in Québec on December 31
Been 60 or older on December 31
Earned certain types of income over $5000, including:
- Employment income
- Business income
- Wage Earner Protection Program Act receipts
- Government income supplements to encourage employment or business either alone or as an active partner
- Research grants

The amount of the credit depends on your eligible work income (EWI) and is claimed on line 391 of the Québec TP-1 return. For 2021, the maximum credit amount is $1,500 for seniors between 60 and 64 years old and $1,650 for seniors aged 65 and over.

To claim the Québec Career Extension tax credit in TurboTax, follow the applicable steps below.

TurboTax Online

Note: Before you begin, complete the Intro/Profile part of your return until the Find button appears in the menu.

Select Find, enter Québec Credits Profile, and select Go
Check the box for Tax credit for career extension for workers who are 60 years or older, then select Continue
Your EWI amount is listed on the Tax credit for career extension screen. If $ 0.00 is shown, you need to enter your eligible income amount(s) in TurboTax before repeating Steps 1-3
Complete the applicable fields, then select Continue
From the menu, select Review, then Bottom Line (Tax Summaries)
On the Let’s Review Your Numbers screen, select Detailed Tax Summary under Review Summary
Scroll to the bottom and select Québec Detailed Tax Summary
Your credit amount is listed under Non-refundable tax credits next to line 391

TurboTax Desktop

Note: Before you begin, complete the Introduction/Profile part of your return until the Find button appears in the menu.

Select Find and enter credits profile
Select Québec credits profile, then Go
Check the box for Tax credit for career extension, then select Continue
Your EWI amount is listed on the Tax credit for career extension screen. If $ 0.00 is shown, you need to enter your eligible income amount(s) in TurboTax before repeating Steps 1-4
Complete the applicable fields, then select Continue
From the menu, select PROVINCIAL, Québec, then Detailed Québec tax summary
Your credit amount is listed under Non-refundable Tax Credits next to Volunt. firefighter, elderly worker, graduate in remote regions