Calculate the Tax Difference Between a British Columbia Resident and an Ontario

question 269

Multiple Choice

Calculate the tax difference between a British Columbia resident and an Ontario resident both having $20,000 in capital gains and $10,000 in eligible dividends. Combined marginal tax rates for individuals in top provincial tax brackets

• A) British Columbia resident would pay $999.00 more than the Ontario resident.
• B) British Columbia resident would pay $999.00 less than the Ontario resident.
• C) British Columbia resident would pay $888.00 more than the Ontario resident.
• D) British Columbia resident would pay $888.00 less than the Ontario resident.
• E) There are no tax differences between the two tax payers.

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