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The Ontario Paycheck Deduction Calculator estimates your net take-home pay after accounting for federal tax, provincial tax (Ontario), Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and Employment Insurance (EI) deductions. It helps you understand how much money you'll actually receive from your gross salary.
The calculator uses the paycheck formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator subtracts all mandatory deductions from your gross pay to determine your net take-home amount.
Details: Understanding your net pay is crucial for budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring you're being taxed correctly. It helps you plan expenses and savings based on your actual income.
Tips: Enter your gross pay in CAD, federal tax rate (%), Ontario provincial tax rate (between 5.05-13.16%), CPP rate (%), and EI rate (%). All values must be valid positive numbers.
Q1: Why does Ontario provincial tax range from 5.05% to 13.16%?
A: Ontario uses progressive tax brackets. The rate depends on your income level, with 5.05% for lower incomes and up to 13.16% for higher incomes.
Q2: What are the current CPP and EI rates?
A: Rates change annually. Check the Canada Revenue Agency website for current CPP (typically around 5.95%) and EI (typically around 1.58%) rates.
Q3: Are there other deductions not included?
A: This calculator covers major mandatory deductions. Additional deductions may include union dues, pension contributions, health benefits, or voluntary deductions.
Q4: How accurate is this calculator?
A: It provides a good estimate, but actual deductions may vary based on specific tax credits, additional income, or special circumstances.
Q5: Can I use this for self-employed income?
A: No, self-employed individuals have different tax obligations and don't have CPP/EI deducted at source in the same way.