In a progressive tax system, the tax burden rises as income rises. Progressivity can be assessed by evaluating the share of total income paid by a household in taxes. This figure shows the household tax burden, measured as a share of total income for a range of income groups. This figure does not include transfers to households, such as the federal GST/HST credit or provincial income assistance.
Household Tax Burden: Provincial and Municipal
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