Powerful gross-to-net calculation software for Canadian employers, onboarding & payroll providers
The Symmetry Tax Engine® for Canada calculates federal, provincial and territorial income taxes, the Canada Pension Plan, the Quebec Pension Plan, as well as Employment Insurance premium deductions. Annualized and cumulative calculations are also addressed for income sources such as commission, pension income, bonuses, lump-sum payments, workers’ compensation, and non-periodic cumulative payments.
How is Canadian payroll different than U.S. payroll?
When it comes to Canadian payroll, there are many similarities to the U.S. tax system, but also some critical differences. Canada has Federal, and Provincial and Territorial tax, similar to the U.S. tax system’s federal and state tax. Canada also has multi-province payroll, and benefit deductions, which are also similar to the U.S.
However, Canada’s tax tables are much more complex than those found in the states. Also more complex are Canada’s Pension plans. Finally, Quebec has its own set of rates and limits separate from the rest of the provinces and territories.
Payroll taxes are plentiful
Ensure you get the right taxes, the first time.
The Canadian STE covers the following deductions.
Source Deductions
Other Deductions
Who will love it?
"It is great to be able to ask questions and hear other questions answered on complex tax scenarios and changes."
The nuts and bolts
Web API
Track Canadian payroll tax rate changes
All Canadian Tax Engine clients also receive the Symmetry Tax Notification Service, which includes real‑time updates when a Canadian tax changes, supporting documentation from primary sources, tax‑effective dates, and the version of the Canadian Tax Engine that the new or updated tax will be available in.
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