2025 Canada Tax Filing Season Guide
Everything you need to know about filing your 2024 income tax return in Canada
Tax Year
1 Jan - 31 Dec 2024
Filing Deadline
30 April 2025
Self-Employed Deadline
15 June 2025
๐ 2024 Canadian Tax Rates (For 2025 Filing)
Federal Income Tax System
Canada uses a progressive federal tax system combined with provincial/territorial taxes. Total tax is the sum of federal and provincial rates.
| Tax Bracket | Federal Rate | Taxable Income Range |
|---|---|---|
| First Bracket | 15% | $0 - $55,867 |
| Second Bracket | 20.5% | $55,868 - $111,733 |
| Third Bracket | 26% | $111,734 - $173,205 |
| Fourth Bracket | 29% | $173,206 - $246,752 |
| Top Bracket | 33% | Over $246,752 |
Federal Tax Rates
Provincial Tax Rates
CPP & EI Contributions
Capital Gains & Dividends
๐ฐ 2024 Key Tax Credits & Deductions
Basic Personal Amount
$15,000
Federal tax-free amount
RRSP Contribution Limit
$31,560
Maximum for 2024
TFSA Annual Limit
$7,000
2024 contribution room
Canada Child Benefit
$7,787
Maximum per child under 6
Medical Expenses
3%
Threshold of net income
Charitable Donations
29%+
Federal tax credit rate
๐งฎ How Canadian Tax Calculation Works
Federal + Provincial Tax System
Canada uses a two-tier tax system where you pay both federal and provincial/territorial income tax. CPP and EI contributions are deducted separately from employment income.
Example: Ontario Resident with $70,000 Annual Employment Income
Step 1: Calculate CPP and EI Contributions
Employment Income$70,000
CPP Contribution (5.95% on $65,000)-$3,867.50
EI Contribution (1.66% on $63,300)-$1,050.78
Income for Tax Purposes$65,081.72
After basic exemptions
Step 2: Apply Tax Credits and Deductions
Income for Tax Purposes$65,081.72
Less: RRSP Contribution (example)-$5,000
Taxable Income$60,081.72
Step 3: Calculate Federal Tax
First $55,867 ร 15%$8,380.05
Next $4,214.72 ร 20.5%$864.02
Gross Federal Tax$9,244.07
Less: Basic Personal Credit (15% ร $15,000)-$2,250
Net Federal Tax$6,994.07
Step 4: Calculate Ontario Provincial Tax
First $51,446 ร 5.05%$2,598.02
Next $8,635.72 ร 9.15%$790.17
Gross Provincial Tax$3,388.19
Less: Basic Personal Credit (5.05% ร $12,399)-$626.15
Net Provincial Tax$2,762.04
Net Income Summary
Gross Employment Income$70,000
CPP & EI Contributions-$4,918.28
Federal Income Tax-$6,994.07
Provincial Income Tax-$2,762.04
Annual Net Income$55,325.61
Monthly Net Income$4,610.47
Total Tax Rate20.96%
๐ 2024 Tax Year Updates & Important Changes
Key Changes for 2024
- โBasic personal amount increased to $15,000
- โRRSP contribution limit raised to $31,560
- โTFSA annual contribution room set at $7,000
- โCPP maximum pensionable earnings: $68,500
- โEnhanced Canada Workers Benefit available
Important Reminders
- โ ๏ธDigital services tax on large tech companies
- โ ๏ธForeign property reporting if over $100,000
- โ ๏ธCryptocurrency transactions are taxable events
- โ ๏ธNew anti-avoidance rules for trusts
- โ ๏ธHome office expense claims require detailed records