Understanding Canada's New Tax Brackets for 2025

Dated: November 22 2024

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Understanding Canada's New Tax Brackets for 2025

The Canadian government has updated the federal tax brackets for 2025 to account for a 2.7% inflation rate. These changes are effective January 1, 2025. Here’s the breakdown:

  • 15%: Up to $57,375
  • 20.5%: $57,376 to $114,750
  • 26%: $114,751 to $177,882
  • 29%: $177,883 to $253,414
  • 33%: Above $253,414

The Basic Personal Amount (BPA), which is the income you can earn without paying federal tax, will increase to $16,129. However, higher earners with incomes above $177,882 will see a phased reduction, with the enhanced BPA fully eliminated at incomes exceeding $253,414.

Additional Updates

  1. Canada Pension Plan (CPP): The maximum pensionable earnings for 2025 are set at $71,300. Contribution rates remain at 5.95% for employees and employers, and 11.9% for self-employed individuals.
  2. Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): The annual contribution limit will remain at $7,000.
  3. Employment Insurance (EI): The maximum insurable earnings increase to $65,700, with a 1.64% employee contribution rate (1.31% in Quebec).

These changes reflect efforts to account for inflation and adjust thresholds to maintain equity. Keep in mind that provincial tax brackets vary and are also subject to regional inflation factors.

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