These Are Canada's Tax Brackets For 2022 & Here's What It Means For Your Taxes
Are you clued up on what you'll need to pay? 💸
We're well into the first quarter of 2023, and that means it's almost tax season in Canada.
To get a better understanding of how much you'll be paying to the government on May 1, the Canada Revenue Agency has shared a breakdown of Canada's income tax brackets for 2022.
Hopefully, this will give you some clarity on Canada's income tax brackets for the tax filing season in 2023.
What are the 2022 tax brackets in Canada?
According to a CRA table, the lowest tax bracket on a federal level in Canada is 20.5% in 2022. To qualify for that, you need to make a taxable income between $50,197 and $100,392.
If you make between $100,392 and $155,625 the tax rate is 26%.
The tax rate for people who make between $155,625 and $221,708 is 29% and the highest federal tax rate on taxable income is 33% for those who make more than $221,708.
That being said, your tax situation can vary greatly depending on what province or territory you pay tax in.
After all, the federal tax rate is just a portion of what you're taxed, with your provincial tax rate being the other main factor.
When should you start preparing to file your federal taxes?
As many experts have said, it's always best to get on top of your tax filing as early as you can.
There are plenty of CRA resources to help you get your taxes in on time, including NETFILE, free volunteer tax clinics, and other ways for you to get some help on your tax return.
Plus, there are a bunch of tax tips you can do on your own that experts recommend for getting your taxes in as early as possible.
They include selling any losing investments, getting your receipts in order and staying on top of any new federal tax changes that took place in 2022.
When is the tax deadline in Canada for 2022?
If you're looking at your 2022 tax return, the deadline is going to be on May 1, 2023.
This is because the usual deadline, April 30, is going to be on a Sunday. So, make sure your tax return and payments are in by then or, at the very least, post-marked for that day.
Hopefully, with this information, you'll have a better idea about the taxes you owe for 2022.
