Average and median market, total and after-tax income of individuals by visible minority group, Indigenous group and immigration status, Canada and provinces.

This statistic shows the average expenditure of a Canadian family on taxes in 2021, by type of tax. In 2021, Canadian families spent 13,113 Canadian dollars, on average, on income tax.

This table presents income shares, thresholds, tax shares, and total counts of individual Canadian tax filers, with a focus on high income individuals (95% income threshold, 99% threshold, etc.). Income thresholds are based on national threshold values, regardless of selected geography; for example, the number of Nova Scotians in the top 1% will be calculated as the number of taxfiling Nova Scotians whose total income exceeded the 99% national income threshold. Different definitions of income are available in the table namely market, total, and after-tax income, both with and without capital gains.

This statistic shows the total average expenditure of Canadian families on taxes from 2000 to 2021. In 2021, Canadian families spent a total of 42, 547 Canadian dollars, on average, on taxes.

Distribution of market, total and after-tax income of individuals, Canada, provinces and selected census metropolitan areas, annual.

This table provides individual taxation statistics, including effective tax and transfer rates, the total amount of taxes paid and government transfers received, and the proportion of Canadian taxfilers that pay tax or receive government transfers.

Personal income tax is collected annually from Ontario residents and those who earned income in the province.

The tax is calculated separately from federal income tax. There are 5 Ontario income tax brackets and 5 corresponding tax rates.

For an explanation of these rates and credits, refer to the federal and provincial personal income tax return for the applicable year. To get a copy of the return (also known as a T1) contact the Canada Revenue Agency at 1-800-959-8281 or visit canada.ca/cra-forms.

Read on: about personal income tax

This data is related to:

• Filing your tax return
• Taxes and benefits
• Business income tax

Related data:

• Personal income tax
• Provincial tax database

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Canada stands at 33 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This table provides census family taxation statistics, including effective tax and transfer rates, the total amount of taxes paid and government transfers received, and the proportion of Canadian census families that pay tax or receive government transfers.

This statistic shows the total income taxes paid in Canada from 2000 to 2020, distinguished by type of tax. In 2020, Canadian tax filers paid 166.75 billion Canadian dollars in federal income taxes.

Key information about Canada Tax Revenue

• Canada Tax Revenue was reported at 22.369 USD bn in Sep 2025.
• This is a decrease from the previous figure of 22.572 USD bn for Aug 2025.
• Canada Tax Revenue data is updated monthly, averaging 15.422 USD bn from Jan 1996 to Sep 2025, with 357 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 30.398 USD bn in Feb 2025 and a record low of 5.257 USD bn in Apr 1996.
• Canada Tax Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Tax Revenue: USD: Monthly.

This statistic shows the percentage of income spent by Canadian families on taxes and other living expenses in 2021. About 43 percent of the average Canadian family's cash income was spent on taxes in 2021.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Canada stands at 26.50 percent. This dataset provides - Canada Corporate Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This table contains 2808 series, with data for years 2012 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (13 items: Canada; Atlantic provinces; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; ...); Income concept (12 items: Average market income; Median market income; Average government transfers; Median government transfers; ...); Economic family type (18 items: All family units; Economic families, two persons or more; Elderly families; Elderly married couples; ...).

Canada Government Revenue: as % of GDP: Tax: Income Tax: Personal data was reported at 7.400 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.300 % for 2023. Canada Government Revenue: as % of GDP: Tax: Income Tax: Personal data is updated yearly, averaging 7.200 % from Mar 1967 (Median) to 2024, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.500 % in 1992 and a record low of 4.600 % in 1967. Canada Government Revenue: as % of GDP: Tax: Income Tax: Personal data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Finance Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.F002: Government Revenue and Expenditure: Annual.

In 2021, the total number of tax filers in Canada was equal to around 28.1 million individuals. This statistic breaks down this figure by province of residence of the tax filers. In 2021, about 10.8 million Ontarians filed an income tax return.

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Income tax statistics: When we talk about income simultaneously, we consider income tax. Every country in this world apart from a few countries tax payable countries. There are many types of taxes that a person has to pay in his employment period. Be it a business or any individual doing a normal job, they are never exempted from paying income tax unless the income doesn’t fall under the predetermined slab. In these Income tax statistics, we will get an idea of what income tax is, how it is different in every country, and many other insights. It is not only the duty of the individual to pay taxes but also corporations that run their business within specified legal boundaries. What Refers To Income Tax? The word tax refers to the amount paid to the government on the income earned by any individual by means of business or employment within the local boundaries. It is not mandatory to pay taxes until the individual reaches the predetermined tax slab. Income tax is a part of the government’s revenue used to spend on public services or utilities. The income is used only for the good of the public within the specified boundaries (Source: Investopedia.com)

Average after-tax income, by economic family type.

Canada CA: Total Tax Rate: % of Profit data was reported at 24.500 % in 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 20.500 % for 2018. Canada CA: Total Tax Rate: % of Profit data is updated yearly, averaging 21.100 % from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2019, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.500 % in 2005 and a record low of 19.900 % in 2013. Canada CA: Total Tax Rate: % of Profit data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.World Bank.WDI: Company Statistics. Total tax rate measures the amount of taxes and mandatory contributions payable by businesses after accounting for allowable deductions and exemptions as a share of commercial profits. Taxes withheld (such as personal income tax) or collected and remitted to tax authorities (such as value added taxes, sales taxes or goods and service taxes) are excluded.;World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/). NOTE: Doing Business has been discontinued as of 9/16/2021. For more information: https://bit.ly/3CLCbme;Unweighted average;Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.