A number of factors have to be considered when acquiring an investment, in particular the inherent risk as well as the individual’s risk tolerance. The after-tax rate of return is still often a determining factor in this regard. The following table presents a comparison of pre-tax returns on various investment categories. These calculations are based on the maximum marginal tax rate. Thus, in Quebec, an eligible dividend of 3.12% before taxes is equal to a 4% interest return before taxes, for a net tax return of about 1.9% in both cases.
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2025 |
Pre-tax interest rate of (%) |
Provides the same after-tax return as |
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Capital gain |
Eligible dividend |
Other dividend |
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at a pre-tax rate of: (%) |
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Quebec |
4 |
2.55 |
3.12 |
3.64 |
|
5 |
3.18 |
3.90 |
4.55 |
|
|
6 |
3.82 |
4.68 |
5.46 |
|
|
7 |
4.46 |
5.46 |
6.37 |
|
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Ontario |
4 |
2.54 |
3.06 |
3.56 |
|
5 |
3.17 |
3.83 |
4.45 |
|
|
6 |
3.81 |
4.60 |
5.34 |
|
|
7 |
4.44 |
5.36 |
6.22 |
|
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New Brunswick |
4 |
2.58 |
2.81 |
3.57 |
|
5 |
3.22 |
3.51 |
4.47 |
|
|
6 |
3.86 |
4.22 |
5.36 |
|
|
7 |
4.51 |
4.92 |
6.25 |
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Recents changes - Investments
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2- Capital gain or loss
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3- Capital gains deduction
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4- Interest income
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5- Dividend income
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6- Investment income comparison
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7- Foreign investments
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8- Leasing
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9- Interest and financial expenses
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10- Investment programs
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11- Tax-free savings account
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12- Alternative minimum tax
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13- Holding compagnies
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