Why does someone with a low income, who is hospitalized owe provincial tax?

On what basis is provincial tax applied?

Troubleshooting

Canadians pay provincial taxes in addition to federal taxes. Your provincial income tax rate is determined by where you live at the end of the tax year.

 

We invite you to consult this link from CRA:

 

Provincial and territorial tax and credits for individuals
 

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