Fraser Institute Media Advisory: How do personal income tax rates affect business startups? New study coming Tuesday, July 10


VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Tuesday, July 10, the Fraser Institute will release a new study on taxes and business startup rates.

The Effects on Entrepreneurship of Increasing Provincial Top Personal Income Tax Rates in Canada reveals the number of potential businesses that were prevented from starting due to high personal income tax rates in Ontario, Alberta and beyond.

The study, which includes specific data for each province, also outlines potential policy reforms that could improve the entrepreneurial environment.

A news release with additional information will be issued via GlobeNewswire on July 10 at 5:00 am (Eastern).

MEDIA CONTACTS:  
Charles Lammam, Director, Fiscal Studies
Fraser Institute

To arrange media interviews, or for more information, please contact:
Bryn Weese
Media Relations Specialist, Fraser Institute
Office: (604) 688-0221 ext. 589
bryn.weese@fraserinstitute.org

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