9.1.3. What taxes and contributions you pay 

Use this checklist to see some of the taxes and contributions that you might pay every year. Check off the ones you pay:

Types of taxes and contributions

Definitions

Most people pay some or all of these taxes and contributions every year. The following graph shows the total amount of revenue governments collect from each type of tax.

Federal, provincial, territorial and local government revenue, 2021 (millions of dollars)

The following graph shows the total amount of revenue governments collect from each type of tax.


Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - 2021.

Text version: Federal, provincial, territorial and local government revenue, 2021 (millions of dollars)
Type of tax Amount
Taxes on income, profits and capital gains  $433,880
Social security contributions $118,880
Taxes on property $96,198
Taxes on goods and services $182,516
Other taxes  $932

Governments also charge fees for selling resources such as timber, minerals and petroleum. These are not considered taxes because they are the price for buying assets. Unlike some countries, Canada does not charge inheritance taxes, although there are fees for certificates and property transfers on death, and some income taxes can come into effect when a person dies.

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