{"id":499,"date":"2023-09-03T18:35:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-03T22:35:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialfreedomfortrades\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=499"},"modified":"2024-11-04T08:37:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T13:37:06","slug":"canadas-income-tax-system","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/financialfreedomfortrades\/chapter\/canadas-income-tax-system\/","title":{"raw":"Canada's Income Tax System","rendered":"Canada&#8217;s Income Tax System"},"content":{"raw":"The government uses the taxes it collects to fund public facilities, programs, and services.\u00a0 Taxes gathered in Canada help pay for education and schools, health care, building of roads and bridges, and economic development.\r\n\r\nFrom a high level, Canada\u2019s income tax system is intended to tax higher-income individuals at a higher rate than lower-income individuals.\u00a0 The tax structure aims to promote fairness and redistribute wealth to support social programs and services that benefit all those in Canada.\r\n\r\nThere is a large myth or misunderstanding that Canadian tax residents with higher incomes have all their income (ie. every dollar) subject to higher tax rates than those with lower incomes.\u00a0 This misconception tends to discourage individuals from taking on additional working hours or a secondary job, as some make the incorrect assumption that all their hard earned extra income\u00a0will be lost to increased and additional taxes.\r\n\r\nCanada\u2019s income tax system is one that works on progressive tax rates.\u00a0 Progressive tax involves having tax rates that increase (or progress) as taxable income increases.\u00a0 The federal and provincial tax system uses tax brackets to calculate the amount of tax liability on an individual\u2019s taxable income amount.\r\n\r\nPlease note that the taxable income amount in which the progressive tax rates are applied is determined through an individual\u2019s total worldwide income less any qualifying deductions.\u00a0 A breakdown of the income tax return parts is shown later in this Chapter.\r\n\r\nTo understand progressive tax rates that Canada\u2019s income tax system is based upon, it is probably best to think about each tax bracket as separate buckets.\u00a0 For each taxable income dollar, a separate tax bracket (or bucket) at its own pre-determined tax rate will be applied first.\u00a0 When the bucket is full, then the next taxable income dollar amount will go into the next bucket with a progressively higher income tax rate.\u00a0 Therefore, only the additional taxable dollar amounts above certain thresholds will have a higher income tax rate applied to it.\u00a0 The first tax bracket, or lowest income dollars for every single individual, is taxed at the same tax rate.\r\n\r\nFor the 2023 taxation year, the federal tax brackets on taxable income are as follows:\r\n\r\nTaxable Income\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Federal Tax Rate\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>First $53,359 15.00%<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Over $53,359 up to $106,717 20.50%<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Over $106,717 up to $165,430 26.00%<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Over $165,430 up to $235,675 29.32%<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Over $235,675 33.00%<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nLet\u2019s illustrate the progressive tax rates and tax bracket concept through an example:\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Tax Brackets (Federal Tax)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nTheresa is an experienced trades worker who worked a lot of overtime and out at camp locations.\u00a0 Theresa has $170,000 of taxable income.\u00a0 Federal tax amount calculated (before any tax credits applied):\r\n\r\nTheresa will have a Federal Tax calculation of $35,547.54, prior to any tax credits applied.\u00a0 Not every dollar of taxable income is subject to the higher 29.32% federal tax rate.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Tax Brackets (Provincial Tax)<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nTheresa lives and works in the Province of Saskatchewan. A similar calculation will be performed on Theresa\u2019s Saskatchewan taxable income based on the Saskatchewan progressive tax rates:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>First<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Second<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nTheresa will have a Provincial Saskatchewan Tax calculation of $21,686.34, prior to any tax credits applied.\u00a0 $71,537 of Theresa\u2019s $170,000 taxable income is subject to the higher 14.50% provincial Saskatchewan income tax rate.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Understanding Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates<\/span>\r\n\r\nDue to the graduated tax rates in Canada\u2019s tax system, individuals will have a different effective and marginal tax rate.\u00a0 The effective tax rate refers to the average tax rate showing as a percentage of the total tax owing over total taxable income.\u00a0 The marginal tax rate refers to the tax rate that an individual will pay tax on the next dollar of taxable income.\u00a0 It is usually the highest tax bracket of an individual.\r\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\"><header class=\"textbox__header\">\r\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\r\n\r\nGoing back to the example of Theresa above, the individual will qualify for the basic personal amount and Canada employment credit.\u00a0 Theresa\u2019s total tax liability is calculated as follows:\r\n\r\nNet Federal Tax (Federal Tax Liability)\r\n\r\nFederal Tax Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $35,547.54\r\n\r\nLess: 2023 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit ($15,000 x 15%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 (2,250.00)\r\n\r\nLess: 2023 Canada Employment Amount Tax Credit ($1,368 x 15%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (205.20)\r\n\r\nNet Federal Tax (Federal Tax Liability)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $33,092.34\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNet Provincial Tax (Provincial Tax Liability)\r\n\r\nProvincial Tax Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $21,686.34\r\n\r\nLess: 2023 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit ($17,661 x 10.50%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 (1,854.41)\r\n\r\nNet Provincial Tax (Provincial Tax Liability)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $19,831.93\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTotal Tax Liability (Net Federal Tax + Net Provincial Tax)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $52,924.27\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnowing the total tax liability, the effective tax rate and marginal tax rate can be determined.\r\n\r\nTotal Tax Liability\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $52,924.27\r\n\r\nDivided by: Taxable Income\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 170,000.00\r\n\r\nEffective Tax Rate (%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31.13%\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFederal Marginal Tax Rate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 29.32%\r\n\r\nProvincial Marginal Tax Rate\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 14.50%\r\n\r\nMarginal Tax Rate (%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 43.82%\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nTheresa has an effective tax rate of 31.13%, and a marginal tax rate of 43.82%.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nKnowing your effective and marginal tax rates helps to estimate the total tax burden that an individual may have, as well as assist in tax-planning strategies.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n&nbsp;","rendered":"<p>The government uses the taxes it collects to fund public facilities, programs, and services.\u00a0 Taxes gathered in Canada help pay for education and schools, health care, building of roads and bridges, and economic development.<\/p>\n<p>From a high level, Canada\u2019s income tax system is intended to tax higher-income individuals at a higher rate than lower-income individuals.\u00a0 The tax structure aims to promote fairness and redistribute wealth to support social programs and services that benefit all those in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>There is a large myth or misunderstanding that Canadian tax residents with higher incomes have all their income (ie. every dollar) subject to higher tax rates than those with lower incomes.\u00a0 This misconception tends to discourage individuals from taking on additional working hours or a secondary job, as some make the incorrect assumption that all their hard earned extra income\u00a0will be lost to increased and additional taxes.<\/p>\n<p>Canada\u2019s income tax system is one that works on progressive tax rates.\u00a0 Progressive tax involves having tax rates that increase (or progress) as taxable income increases.\u00a0 The federal and provincial tax system uses tax brackets to calculate the amount of tax liability on an individual\u2019s taxable income amount.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that the taxable income amount in which the progressive tax rates are applied is determined through an individual\u2019s total worldwide income less any qualifying deductions.\u00a0 A breakdown of the income tax return parts is shown later in this Chapter.<\/p>\n<p>To understand progressive tax rates that Canada\u2019s income tax system is based upon, it is probably best to think about each tax bracket as separate buckets.\u00a0 For each taxable income dollar, a separate tax bracket (or bucket) at its own pre-determined tax rate will be applied first.\u00a0 When the bucket is full, then the next taxable income dollar amount will go into the next bucket with a progressively higher income tax rate.\u00a0 Therefore, only the additional taxable dollar amounts above certain thresholds will have a higher income tax rate applied to it.\u00a0 The first tax bracket, or lowest income dollars for every single individual, is taxed at the same tax rate.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2023 taxation year, the federal tax brackets on taxable income are as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Taxable Income\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Federal Tax Rate<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First $53,359 15.00%<\/li>\n<li>Over $53,359 up to $106,717 20.50%<\/li>\n<li>Over $106,717 up to $165,430 26.00%<\/li>\n<li>Over $165,430 up to $235,675 29.32%<\/li>\n<li>Over $235,675 33.00%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s illustrate the progressive tax rates and tax bracket concept through an example:<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Tax Brackets (Federal Tax)<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Theresa is an experienced trades worker who worked a lot of overtime and out at camp locations.\u00a0 Theresa has $170,000 of taxable income.\u00a0 Federal tax amount calculated (before any tax credits applied):<\/p>\n<p>Theresa will have a Federal Tax calculation of $35,547.54, prior to any tax credits applied.\u00a0 Not every dollar of taxable income is subject to the higher 29.32% federal tax rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Tax Brackets (Provincial Tax)<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Theresa lives and works in the Province of Saskatchewan. A similar calculation will be performed on Theresa\u2019s Saskatchewan taxable income based on the Saskatchewan progressive tax rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First<\/li>\n<li>Second<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Theresa will have a Provincial Saskatchewan Tax calculation of $21,686.34, prior to any tax credits applied.\u00a0 $71,537 of Theresa\u2019s $170,000 taxable income is subject to the higher 14.50% provincial Saskatchewan income tax rate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Understanding Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Due to the graduated tax rates in Canada\u2019s tax system, individuals will have a different effective and marginal tax rate.\u00a0 The effective tax rate refers to the average tax rate showing as a percentage of the total tax owing over total taxable income.\u00a0 The marginal tax rate refers to the tax rate that an individual will pay tax on the next dollar of taxable income.\u00a0 It is usually the highest tax bracket of an individual.<\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox textbox--examples\">\n<header class=\"textbox__header\">\n<p class=\"textbox__title\">Example: Effective vs. Marginal Tax Rates<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"textbox__content\">\n<p>Going back to the example of Theresa above, the individual will qualify for the basic personal amount and Canada employment credit.\u00a0 Theresa\u2019s total tax liability is calculated as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Net Federal Tax (Federal Tax Liability)<\/p>\n<p>Federal Tax Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $35,547.54<\/p>\n<p>Less: 2023 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit ($15,000 x 15%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 (2,250.00)<\/p>\n<p>Less: 2023 Canada Employment Amount Tax Credit ($1,368 x 15%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (205.20)<\/p>\n<p>Net Federal Tax (Federal Tax Liability)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $33,092.34<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Net Provincial Tax (Provincial Tax Liability)<\/p>\n<p>Provincial Tax Amount\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $21,686.34<\/p>\n<p>Less: 2023 Basic Personal Amount Tax Credit ($17,661 x 10.50%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 (1,854.41)<\/p>\n<p>Net Provincial Tax (Provincial Tax Liability)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $19,831.93<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Total Tax Liability (Net Federal Tax + Net Provincial Tax)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $52,924.27<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Knowing the total tax liability, the effective tax rate and marginal tax rate can be determined.<\/p>\n<p>Total Tax Liability\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $52,924.27<\/p>\n<p>Divided by: Taxable Income\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 170,000.00<\/p>\n<p>Effective Tax Rate (%)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31.13%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Federal Marginal Tax 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