Average tax reduction of $222 for 780 000 households

With a view to easing Quebecers' tax burden while making the personal income tax system fairer, the Supplement to the 2002-2003 Budget includes measures that will entail a targeted tax reduction of $172 million over a full year for 780 000 households, beginning in 2003.

The tax system will provide for:

• the transfer of all non-refundable tax credits from one spouse to the other;
• greater access to deductions and non-refundable tax credits.