Annual Adjustment
Income tax brackets, credit point values, and other tax thresholds are updated annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This prevents 'bracket creep' where inflation pushes taxpayers into higher brackets without a real increase in purchasing power.
Impact
Without CPI linkage, a 5% inflation rate would effectively increase taxes by pushing more income into higher brackets. The annual adjustment ensures that real tax rates remain stable.
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