How does the business province setting affect employee income tax?

The Business province setting directly determines which income tax rates are applied to employees during payroll processing. Even if employees work remotely or in a different province, the business’s registered province controls their income tax calculation in payroll.

Why does this matter?

  • Income tax deductions are based on the province set in your Business settings

  • This ensures consistency with CRA remittance rules

  • Employees may still have to reconcile differences at tax time if their actual work location differs from the business province

Note: If employees live or work in a different province, consult with your payroll or tax advisor to ensure proper withholding practices.

CRA guidance

For more information. please refer to this article.

Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since laws and regulations are subject to change and may differ by location, please consult a legal or HR professional for personalized guidance.