Lesson 2: Income - Summary

   Summary

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Review what you have learned prior to completing the Lesson Assignment.

Key Ideas

  • Net income is the pay received after deductions are taken off of gross pay.
  • Mandatory deductions include EI, CPP, and Income Tax.
  • Voluntary deductions include benefits, personal pension, or RRSP contributions.
  • CPP is short for Canada Pension Plan, and this deduction is paid back to Canadians in the form of a pension once a person reaches the age of 65.
  • EI is short for Employment Insurance and contributors may receive payment from this insurance plan in the event of a job loss.
  • Income Tax is paid to both the provincial and federal governments for social programs.

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