Quebec restaurants will calculate tips before taxes

Quebec bars and restaurants must calculate tips before taxes starting May 7, impacting customer bills and requiring businesses to update payment systems. The new provincial law mandates tips be calculated on the pre-tax amount, changing the current practice. Restaurant owners, like Ted Dranias, are updating their payment terminals, while payment providers are responsible for reprogramming the machines. The Quebec Bar Owners Association confirms the May 7 deadline, with most businesses needing only software updates. This change clarifies tip amounts for customers, excluding GST and QST.