Sales tax and income tax. How do they work?
Sales tax and income tax provide funding for public services and social programs. Learn more here.
THE TAXI INDUSTRY: RECEIPTS ARE MANDATORY
Taxi, Uber, Limousine: get a receipt!
Taking a taxi, calling an Uber or renting a limousine? Get a receipt!
No matter how long your trip is, the driver has to give you a paper or electronic receipt. Read on for everything you need to know.
GET A RECEIPT: IT’S FAIR FOR EVERYONE!
Protect yourself from price variations
Smart tax practices make for healthy competition in the taxi industry. And this means better prices for you. So when you get a receipt, you help level the playing field for everyone.
DID YOU KNOW?
The taxes we collect help fund Québec public services and social programs. This benefits everyone in many ways. To find out more, see Why Pay Taxes?
Two ways you can help the economy
- Pay by cheque, credit card or debit card when you take a taxi.
- Make sure you always get a receipt.
These small gestures help us move in the right direction.
FAQ
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Yes. E-receipts are allowed in the taxi industry.
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You can ask for a paper receipt unless a taxi company’s terms of service say that only e-receipts are sent when reservations are made with a mobile app.
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The technology is different. In restaurants and bars, the bill has a barcode. Taxi receipts have QR codes.
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All receipts given by taxi companies are easy to recognize by the QR code or by a clickable link for e-receipts. If those things aren’t on your receipt, you can call us at 1 855 208-1131 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
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