Income Tax Ontario 2019 Calculator

Calculate your Ontario provincial income tax for the 2019 tax year using this official calculator. The tool accounts for the 2019 tax brackets, deductions, and credits available to Ontario residents.

How the Ontario 2019 Tax Calculator Works

The Ontario income tax calculator for 2019 uses the official provincial tax rates and brackets established for that year. The calculation process involves several key steps:

Enter your total taxable income for the year
Select your filing status (single, married, or common-law partner)
Apply any applicable deductions
Calculate tax based on progressive brackets
Apply any tax credits
Display the final provincial tax amount

Formula: Ontario tax = Sum of (Taxable income × Bracket rate) for each applicable bracket

The calculator uses the exact 2019 tax rates and brackets as published by the Ontario government. For the most accurate results, ensure you enter your pre-tax income before deductions.

Ontario 2019 Tax Brackets

The 2019 Ontario tax brackets were structured as follows for different filing statuses:

Taxable Income	Single	Married/Common-Law
$0 - $44,703	5.05%	5.05%
$44,704 - $89,406	9.15%	9.15%
$89,407 - $150,000	11.16%	11.16%
$150,001 - $220,000	12.16%	12.16%
Over $220,000	13.16%	13.16%

These brackets were in effect for the 2019 tax year only. For current tax information, consult the latest government publications.

Common Ontario Tax Deductions

Several deductions were available to Ontario taxpayers in 2019:

Basic personal amount: $11,474 for single filers, $22,948 for married/common-law
Canada Pension Plan contributions
Registered Retirement Savings Plan contributions
Medical expenses over 3% of income
Donations to qualified charities
Home office expenses
Moving expenses for military personnel

Note: Deductions reduce your taxable income before applying the tax brackets.

Ontario Tax Credits

Several tax credits were available in Ontario for 2019:

Ontario Child Benefit
Ontario Disability Support Program credit
Ontario Homeowners' Property Tax Credit
Ontario Trillium Benefit
Ontario Working Income Tax Benefit

These credits directly reduce your tax liability after calculating the tax based on brackets.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Single Filer

For a single filer with $50,000 taxable income:

First $44,703 at 5.05% = $2,268.72
Next $5,297 at 9.15% = $483.27
Total tax = $2,268.72 + $483.27 = $2,751.99

Example 2: Married Filers

For married filers with $160,000 taxable income:

First $44,703 at 5.05% = $2,268.72
Next $44,703 at 9.15% = $4,061.28
Next $70,594 at 11.16% = $7,843.14
Total tax = $2,268.72 + $4,061.28 + $7,843.14 = $14,173.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ontario tax rate for 2019?

The Ontario tax rates for 2019 ranged from 5.05% to 13.16%, depending on your taxable income and filing status. The rates were progressive, meaning higher incomes paid higher rates on the portion of income in each bracket.

How do Ontario tax brackets work?

Ontario tax brackets work by applying different tax rates to different portions of your taxable income. For example, the first portion of income up to $44,703 for single filers was taxed at 5.05%, while the next portion up to $89,406 was taxed at 9.15%.

What deductions can I claim for Ontario taxes in 2019?

Common deductions for 2019 included the basic personal amount, CPP contributions, RRSP contributions, medical expenses, charitable donations, and home office expenses. Each deduction reduced your taxable income before applying the tax brackets.

Are there any Ontario tax credits available in 2019?

Yes, several tax credits were available in 2019 including the Ontario Child Benefit, Disability Support Program credit, Homeowners' Property Tax Credit, Trillium Benefit, and Working Income Tax Benefit. These credits directly reduced your tax liability.