The province's top combined income tax rate is 54 per cent.
atlantic canada economy
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The unemployment rate in Atlantic Canada was 8.7 per cent compared to 5.5 per cent in the rest of the country.
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Residents in the region pay some of the highest tax rates on personal income, goods and services.
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In all four Atlantic provinces, workers at the national average income level must earn more than $152 to boost their after-tax income by $100.
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The province's median earnings were $29,323 compared to $41,341 in nearby Maine.
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Total government revenue is expected to be $1.3 billion higher than projected in the province's budget.
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With interest rates rising, it's even more important for the province to manage money responsibly.