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FEDERAL & BRITISH COLUMBIA TAX RATES 2008

Federal tax rates for 2008 are:

  • 15% up to $37,885 of taxable income,
  • 22% between $37,885 and $75,769,
  • 26% between $75,769 and $123,184,
  • 29% of taxable income over $123,184.

British Columbia tax rates for 2008 are:

  • 5.06% up to $35,016 of taxable income,
  • 7.7% between $35,016 and $70,033,
  • 10.5% between $70,033 and $80,406,
  • 12.29% between $80,406 and $97,636,
  • 14.7% of taxable income over $97,636.

With these figures you can estimate to pay approximately 21% on taxable income up to $35,000 if you resided in the Province of B.C. on December 31st, 2008.

Taxable Income (Line 260) is calculated by subtracting from Total Income (Line 150) some of the following:

  • RRSP Contributions
  • RPP Contributions
  • Union or Professional Dues
  • Child Care Expenses
  • Moving Expenses
  • Eligible Support Payments Paid
  • Employment Expenses
  • Deduction for Split-Pension Amount (Form T1032). 

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