Report Raises Concern over High Tax Rates in Nova Scotia

Report raises concern over high tax rates in Nova Scotia

A new report is raising red flags about how much Nova Scotians are paying in taxes, even at modest income levels. A new report from the Fraser Institute indicates Nova Scotians earning $50,000 a year are paying the highest provincial income tax rate in the country. It notes that the marginal tax rate on the […]

Atlantic Provinces Have Highest Personal Income Tax Rates in Canada for $50,000 Income: Study

Canadians living in Atlantic Canada face the highest personal income tax rates in the country for $50,000 of income, a new study finds. Atlantic Canada is facing “significant tax competitiveness challenges,” which can be harmful to productivity and economic growth by making the region “less attractive” to skilled workers and business investment, according to a July 3 study published by Canadian think tank the Fraser Institute. “High marginal pro…

Atlantic Provinces Face Highest Tax Rates in Canada, Warns Fraser Institute's Alex Whalen

Atlantic Provinces Face Highest Tax Rates in Canada, Warns Fraser Institute's Alex Whalen By Avery Mullen While Nova Scotians may enjoy a fractionally more modest bill when they file their taxes next year, they still face some of the highest rates in Canada, warns a new paper from the Fraser…

Which Canadian provinces tax $50K earners the hardest?

Report calls tax regime a drag on growth and opportunity