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Payroll Deductions Online Calculator
The CRA’s Payroll Deductions Online Calculator helps employers calculate payroll deductions such as federal and provincial income tax, CPP and EI. It can be used for salaries, commissions and pensions, and helps confirm the amounts shown on an employee’s earnings statement. Quebec payroll deductions must be calculated separately through Revenu Québec.
Business Menu
The CRA’s Business Menu provides businesses with quick access to essential tax services, including payroll, GST/HST, business income tax, account management and online filing tools. It helps business owners find the information and digital services they need to meet their tax obligations, manage their accounts and access CRA resources in one convenient location.
CPP Rates
The CRA’s CPP Contribution Rates, Maximums and Exemptions page outlines the current Canada Pension Plan contribution rates, annual maximum pensionable earnings and basic exemption amounts. It helps employers calculate accurate CPP deductions, understand contribution limits and stay compliant with federal payroll requirements.
Employment Insurance (EI) Rates
The CRA’s EI Premium Rates and Maximums page outlines the current Employment Insurance premium rates, maximum annual insurable earnings and contribution limits for employees and employers. It helps businesses calculate accurate EI deductions, understand yearly maximums and meet their payroll contribution requirements.
Income Tax Rates
The CRA’s Tax Rates and Income Brackets page provides current federal, provincial and territorial personal income tax rates for different income levels. It explains how progressive tax brackets work, allows users to review rates by tax year and provides information about annual inflation adjustments to tax amounts.
Meal & Vehicle Rates
The CRA’s Meal and Vehicle Rates page explains how individuals can calculate eligible travel expenses using either the detailed or simplified method. It provides current meal allowances and provincial or territorial kilometre rates for northern residents, moving and medical expense claims, while outlining the records needed to support each calculation.