marginal tax rates

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Ontarians face some of the highest income tax rates in North America

An individual making C$50,000 per year faces a higher income tax rate in Ontario than in every U.S. state.


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Charitable giving on the wane in Atlantic Canada

High marginal tax rates on personal income can affect rates of charitable giving.


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Ontario government once again refuses to reduce taxes for workers and businesses

The budget plan lacks a comprehensive vision to enhance the province's competitiveness.


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Bigger government in Canada—there’s no free lunch

When tax rates increase, people often change their economic behaviour in ways that shrink the targeted tax base.


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Families with modest incomes face high marginal tax rates

On average, the METR for modest-income families is 46 per cent compared to 43 per cent for the highest-income families.