^ I honestly don't know, but what is their total tax burden like? Ever looked at your pay stub?? Income tax is but a slice of the pie.
Not that BRTD is trying to deceive, but the comparison he posted is misleading. Federal income tax brackets are the part of taxation where the US and Canada are most similar. Our welfare state is costly and our tax burden reflects that. Here are some of the major differences in taxation:
1) Provincial taxes are much higher in Canada. Vermont charges 8.95% on income over $410k. My wife pays a similar rate on her whopping $24k income
. I'm in the 15% provincial bracket and my income is quite average.
2) It's easier to get deductions in America. e.g. I can't deduct provincial income tax, but you can. Similarly, there are no 'married filing jointly' or 'head of household' brackets, so single parents of moderate means, or couples with a difference in earning power pay much more tax in Canada.
3) Sales tax is higher and much broader. 12-15% is typical.
4) In a lot of provinces, the government owns the liquor stores and charges prices that any mustache twirling capitalist would be proud of.
