Northwest Territories/Nunavut payroll tax

Payroll Tax in the Northwest Territories (NT) and Nunavut (NU) is levied as a 2% deduction from the gross remuneration of employees. These payroll taxes apply to all employees who work, perform duties, or provide services in NT or NU, regardless of the province or territory of residence of the employee or employer or the employee's age. There is an exemption available to employees who normally work outside the territory.

For additional information, see the websites for Northwest Territories Department of Finance and Nunavut Department of Finance.