Protection of Confidential Information 

All information we obtain from an income tax return or otherwise remains confidential. In the course of administering fiscal laws, we may compare, match or link information files, in order to ensure that you have complied with your obligations under the Tax Administration Act.

We may use the information to administer and enforce the fiscal laws for which we are responsible.

In addition, we may use the information for the purposes of administering and implementing the socio-fiscal programs for which we are responsible. For example, the information may be used in managing the Shelter Allowance Program for older persons and families, as well as in administering and enforcing the Act to facilitate the payment of support.

We may also use the information in order to carry out studies or research, produce statistics and conduct surveys.

The employees assigned to the application of fiscal laws or the administration of socio-fiscal programs have access to the information obtained from income tax returns only if they require the information to carry out their duties.

Within the limits set by the Tax Administration Act, we may also, for specific purposes and without your consent, communicate information contained in a tax file to government departments, agencies or persons. The communication of such information to the government departments, agencies and persons referred to in the Act (This link will open a new window) is permitted where the information is required to administer laws or joint programs for which these departments, agencies or persons are responsible. For example, we send the Régie des rentes du Québec a statement of your contributions to the Québec Pension Plan so that the Régie can calculate your retirement pension. We also disclose to the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec the information it needs to determine whether you are eligible for the Québec prescription drug insurance plan.