Essential Tax Numbers - 2022

With a new year comes new tax numbers! Below is a quick reference of important tax numbers for three years, including 2022. CRA has utilized a 1% indexing (inflation) for those numbers subject to that condition.

Written by

Ryan Gubic

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22

Feb 2022

Executive Summary 

With a new year comes new tax numbers!   Below is a quick reference of important tax numbers for three years, including 2022.  CRA has utilized a 1% indexing (inflation) for those numbers subject to that condition.

What You Need to Know 

  • Taxable income brackets (federal):  

Description202220212020Taxable income above which the 20.5% bracket begins$50,197$49,020$48,535Taxable income above which the 26.0% bracket begins$100,392$98,040$97,069Taxable income above which the 29.0% bracket begins$155,625$151,978$150,473Taxable income above which the 33.0% bracket begins$221,708$216,511$214,368

  • RRSP Contribution Limit:  
    • 2020: $27,230
    • 2021: $27,830
    • 2022: $29,210
  • TFSA Limit
    • 2020: $6,000
    • 2021: $6,000
    • 2022: $6,000
  • Maximum Pensionable Earnings
    • 2020: $58,700
    • 2021: $61,600
    • 2022: $64,900
  • OAS Income Recovery Threshold (claw-back begins)
    • 2020: $79,054
    • 2021: $79,845
    • 2022: $81,761
  • OAS Maximum Recovery Threshold (claw-back recovers all OAS payments)
    • July 2021 to June 2022: $128,149
    • July 2022 to June 2023: $129,757
    • July 2023 to June 2024: $133,141
  • Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption
    • 2020: $883,384
    • 2021: $892,218
    • 2022: $913,630
  • Maximum EI Insurable Earnings
    • 2020: $54,200
    • 2021: $56,300
    • 2022: $60,300
  • Medical Expense Threshold
    • 2020: 3% of net income or $2,397, whichever is less
    • 2021: 3% of net income or $2,421, whichever is less
    • 2022: 3% of net income or $2,479, whichever is less
  • Basic Personal Amount for individuals whose net income is less than the beginning of the 29% tax bracket
    • 2020: $13,229
    • 2021: $13,808
    • 2022: $14,398
  • Age Amount and Net income threshold amount
    • 2020: $7,637         $38,508
    • 2021: $7,713         $38,893
    • 2022: $7,898         $39,826
  • Canada Caregiver amount for children under age 18
    • 2020: $2,273
    • 2021: $2,295
    • 2022: $2,350
  • Child Disability Benefit and Family Net income phase out
    • 2020: $2,886         $68,798
    • 2021: $2,915          $69,395
    • 2022: $2,985         $71,060
  • Canada Child Benefit
    • 2020: $6,765 per child under six, $5,708 per child age 6-17
    • 2021: $6,833 per child under six, $5,765 per child age 6-17
    • 2022: $6,997 per child under six, $5,903 per child age 6-17

The Bottom Line 

These are the current numbers released as of January 2022, but could change without notice, and be superseded by other stimulus measures.

Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/individuals/frequently-asked-questions-individuals/adjustment-personal-income-tax-benefit-amounts.html

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Ryan Gubic is the founder of MRG Wealth Management Inc. operating as MRG Wealth (“MRG”) and is a Portfolio Manager with MRG investments of Aligned Capital Partners Inc. (“ACPI”). The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of MRG, ACPI, or Ryan Gubic. This material is provided for general information and the opinions expressed and information provided herein are subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to compile this material from reliable sources however no warranty can be made as to its accuracy or completeness. Before acting on the information presented, seek professional financial advice based on your personal circumstances. ACPI is a full-service investment dealer and a member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (“CIPF”) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (“CIRO”). Investment services are provided through MRG Investments, an approved trade name of ACPI. Only investment-related products and services are offered through MRG Investments of ACPI and covered by the CIPF.  Financial planning and insurance services are provided through MRG.  MRG is an independent company separate and distinct from MRG Investments of ACPI.  Contact your financial advisor in Calgary or your financial planner in Calgary to discuss.

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