How Tax Brackets Work in Canada
TurboTax Canada
Aug 5, 2025 | 1 Min Read
Updated for tax year 2025
Confused about the term "tax bracket?" It's not nearly as confounding as you think! In this short animated explainer, we break down how federal and provincial tax brackets work in Canada so you can finally understand how much tax you’ll actually pay.
👉 Key things you’ll learn in this video:
What a tax bracket is and how it affects your income 💰
Why moving into a higher tax bracket doesn’t mean all your income is taxed at that rate
Examples showing how Canadian taxes are calculated step by step
Whether you’re filing your taxes for the first time, budgeting for the year, or just curious about how the system works, this video makes Canadian taxes easy to understand.
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