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comparing tax in united states with canada

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United StatesCanadaDifference in Canada
Gross Income 38,150.94 USD / 30,000.00 GBP 51,688.83 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP - 0.00 GBP
Tax Due 5,862.66 USD / 4,610.10 GBP 12,000.05 CAD / 6,964.78 GBP + 2,354.68 GBP
Net Income 32,288.28 USD / 25,389.90 GBP 39,688.78 CAD / 23,035.22 GBP - 2,354.68 GBP
Overall Tax Rate 15.4 % 23.2 % + 7.80 %.

Figures based upon 1 USD = 0.78635022 GBP.

Figures based upon 1 CAD = 0.58039619 GBP.

In United States, an income of 38,150.94 USD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 24,694.00 USD / 19,418.13 GBP and less than the country's average income of 60,000.00 USD / 47,181.01 GBP.

In Canada, an income of 51,688.83 CAD / 30,000.00 GBP is more than the lowest average advertised salary of 29,660.00 CAD / 17,214.55 GBP and less than the country's average income of 56,000.00 CAD / 32,502.19 GBP.

Here are how much some common purchases cost in United States vs Canada:

United StatesCanadaDifference in Canada
Water Bottle (1.5L) 1.75 USD / 1.38 GBP 2.22 CAD / 1.29 GBP - 0.09 GBP
Milk Bottle (1L) 0.82 USD / 0.64 GBP 2.27 CAD / 1.32 GBP + 0.68 GBP
Pint of Beer 4.00 USD / 3.15 GBP 6.00 CAD / 3.48 GBP + 0.33 GBP
Bread (500g) 2.58 USD / 2.03 GBP 2.77 CAD / 1.61 GBP - 0.42 GBP
Chicken Breasts (1kg) 8.48 USD / 6.67 GBP 13.10 CAD / 7.60 GBP + 0.93 GBP
Petrol UK Gallon 3.27 USD / 2.57 GBP 5.64 CAD / 3.27 GBP + 0.70 GBP
Volkswagen Golf or Equivalent 21,845.00 USD / 17,177.82 GBP 25,000.00 CAD / 14,509.90 GBP - 2,667.92 GBP
Broadband Internet Monthly 62.44 USD / 49.10 GBP 73.69 CAD / 42.77 GBP - 6.33 GBP
Rent One Bedroom Apt. In City (Monthly) 1,261.46 USD / 991.95 GBP 1,218.19 CAD / 707.03 GBP - 284.92 GBP
Purchase One Bedroom Apt. In City 89,561.15 USD / 70,426.43 GBP 200,098.85 CAD / 116,136.61 GBP + 45,710.18 GBP

Part of North America, United States covers an area of 9,144,930 square kilometers.

United States has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 18,561.93 ($ Billion) from a population of 326,474,013.

A progressive tax system spread over 7 bands ranging from 0% to 37%.

2019 Tax bands are as follow:

Below 9700 USD - 10%

Between 9700 USD and 39475 USD - 12%.

Between 39475 USD and 84200 USD - 22%.

Between 84200 USD and 160725 USD - 24%.

Between 160725 USD and 204100 USD - 32%.

Between 204100 USD and 510300 USD - 35%.

Above 510300 USD - 37%.

The standard single person's deduction is 12,200 USD and the personal exemption is now 0 USD (2019). The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 reduced personal exemptions to zero for tax years 2018 through 2025.

The PEP provision (personal exemption phaseout) tapers the personal exemption when income is over 261,500 USD. 2% reduction for every 2,500 USD over the limit.

Social security tax is 6.2% on up to 132,900 USD of gross income (2019).

Medicare hospital insurance tax is 1.45% of all gross income - increased to 2.35% on income over 200,000 USD (single person).

Source: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-code-regulations-and-official-guidance.

Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).

Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).

Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).

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Part of North America, Canada covers an area of 9,156,521 square kilometers.

Canada has a Gross Domestic Product (PPP) of 1,674.31 ($ Billion) from a population of 36,626,083.

Federal taxes are joined by provincial taxes in this progressive tax system - jointly ranging from 20.05% to 46.16% plus surcharges.

Federal taxes are as follow:

Below 47630 CAD - 15%

Between 47630 CAD and 95259 CAD - 20.5%.

Between 95259 CAD and 147667 CAD - 26%.

Between 147667 CAD and 210371 CAD - 29%.

Above 210371 CAD - 33%.

For Canada we are using the Ontario province for comparative purposes.

Ontario provincial taxes are as follow:

Below 43906 CAD - 5.05%

Between 43906 CAD and 87813 CAD - 9.15%.

Between 87813 CAD and 150000 CAD - 11.16%.

Between 150000 CAD and 220000 CAD - 12.16%.

Above 220000 CAD - 13.16%.

Ontario also has a surcharge where the provincial taxes exceed 4,740 CAD (20%) or 6,067 (56%).

Social security contributions are pension plan: 4.95% (Max 2,594 CAD) and employment insurance: 1.88% (Max 858 CAD).

15% of the total paid toward social security is returned as a tax credit against the federal tax bill.

A basic personal tax credit of 1,810 CAD is available as well as 15% of employment income (Capped to 183 CAD)

Source: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html

Source: XE.com (Currency Conversion).

Source: SalaryExplorer.com (Averages from average salaries in major job categories).

Source: Numbeo.com (Cost of living).

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This calculator allows you to calculate income taxes and social contributions equivalent for United States and Canada and allow comparison between both. You can choose the preferred currency for the input amounts and displayed calculation. For example: If you choose GBP as your preferred currency, then the income entered will be converted to United States's and Canada's native currencies for the calculation so that correct income equivalent is used. The results will then be shown in the native currencies and GBP.

How we compare world taxes

We have trawled through the quagmire of tax legislation for 16 of the World's major economies and created a comparable position as close to the UK's PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system for employed people.

We look at each country's taxation for employed people, as well as things like medical care which are part of social contributions for some countries or require mandatory purchase of health insurance.

Combining this information lets us calculate taxes for each of the 16 countries and then do not only a taxation comparison but also a comparison of buying power based upon commonly purchased items.

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