Income taxes in Canada

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/income-taxes-in-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Income taxes in Canada?Approximately 38 million people
2. What is the capital of Income taxes in Canada?Ottawa, Ontario
3. What language do people speak in Income taxes in Canada?English and French
4. What is the year federal income tax introduced?1917
5. What is the primary revenue source?Income tax (federal and provincial/territorial) is a major source of government revenue
6. When did Canada start collecting income tax?Income tax started in Canada in 1917, right after the start of World War I.

Progressive Taxation: A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases.
Fiscal Policy: Government actions related to spending and taxation to influence the economy.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): The federal agency responsible for administering tax laws and benefits for Canadians.