Domestic Taxation

Domestic Taxation

Canadian Income Tax Clarity

    1 - Individual Income Tax

    Canada’s income tax system combines federal and provincial rates. Below are the 2025 brackets for federal and Ontario taxes.

    Federal Income Tax Rates (2025)

    • Taxable Income Tax Rate
      Up to $57,375 15%
      $57,376–$114,750 20,50%
      $114,751–$177,882 26%
      $177,883–$253,414 29%
      Over $253,414 33%
    • Ontario Provincial Income Tax Rates (2025)

    • Taxable Income Tax Rate
      Up to $52,886 5,05%
      $52,887–$105,775 9,15%
      $105,776–$150,000 11,16%
      $150,001–$220,000 12,16%
      Over $220,000 13,16%

    Key Deadlines:

    • April 30: File and pay taxes (for most individuals).
    • June 15: Filing deadline for self-employed individuals (payments still due April 30).

    2 - Sales Tax in Ontario

    Ontario combines federal GST and provincial PST into a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Businesses can choose between two accounting methods:

    a. Regular Method

    • Rate: 13% HST (5% federal GST + 8% Ontario PST).
    • How It Works: Collect 13% on taxable sales, claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) for HST paid on business expenses.

    b. Quick Method

    Simplified for small businesses with annual revenues ≤ $400,000:

      Annual Revenue Effective HST Rate
      ≤ $30,000 7,80%
      > $30,000 8,80%

    Filing Deadlines:

    • Monthly/Quarterly: Payments due one month after the period ends.
    • Annual: Payments due three months after the fiscal year ends.

    3 - Corporation Income Tax

    Corporate tax rates vary by income level and jurisdiction.

    Federal Tax Rates (2025)

    • Taxable Income Tax Rate
      ≤ $500,000 9% (Small Business Deduction)
      > $500,000 15%

    Ontario Provincial Tax Rates (2025)

    • Taxable Income Tax Rate
      ≤ $500,000 3,20%
      > $500,000 11,50%

    Combined Effective Rates:

    • ≤ $500,000: 12.2% (9% federal + 3.2% Ontario).
    • $500,000: 26.5% (15% federal + 11.5% Ontario).
    • Filing Deadline: 6 months after the corporation’s fiscal year-end.

    Small Business Deduction only applies for CCPC's.


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