Tag: Calculate Taxable Income

Calculate taxable income by first adding up all types of income, to get the total income. Next, subtract personal deductions and tax-deductible expenses to get net income. Finally, apply other specific deductions to the net income, resulting in taxable income

In a nutshell, after deductions from total and net income, you’re left with taxable income. To calculate net income, apply most of your larger deductions, such as RRSP contributions and child care expenses. If you use tax software, you’ll see your tax payable fall as you enter deductions. A word of caution: relief is a common symptom at the end of this step