What are the personal income tax deductions?

Question

My husband is on salary every 2 weeks, it didn't change at all, but now he has an extra $200 income tax deducted each cheque. This started in June 2008. He has been fighting with the company since saying he is making less now than before and they say that there are new tax laws in effect and that it is correct. I can't find any table anywhere does anyone know where to find one? Our accountant says $200 more is a huge amt. and must be wrong, but we need some proof....any help would be appreciated. We live in Alberta, and I am looking for personal income tax deductions.

Answer 1

There were NO changes to Alberta Province taxes in June 2008 nor to the Federal rates.  Most changes take place starting either Jan 1 of July 1.

Most of the time when this type of thing happens it usually an increase in Group Insurance or another Company sponsored deduction (Social club or Party Fund).

The easiest thing to do would be to take a pay stub (listing all the deductions) from before June and comparing it to a current pay slip.  If you husband did not keep his old pay slips, ask the payroll person at his office to photocopy on of his Payroll register postings.

Now I also do not know how much your husband makes but $200/pay is A LOT.    My first guess would be a Group Health Insurance Plan, or pension plan deduction.