Could Zero Income Taxes in the US Impact Canada's Tax Base with Increased Immigration?
- Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Mar 13
- 3 min read

Let’s dive into this intriguing question about how a dramatic U.S. tax cut might affect Canadian migration and Canada’s tax base. Imagine the U.S. slashes income taxes to zero percent on earnings below $150,000. How many Canadians might be tempted to pack their bags and head south? And if enough do, could it unravel Canada’s tax system? Here’s a clear, step-by-step breakdown.