Accountants can use the Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC) provided by the Canada Revenue Agency to calculate federal, provincial (except for Quebec), and territorial payroll deductions.
The PDOC helps confirm the deductions included on an official statement of earnings, though it does not generate an official statement itself.
Accountants assume the risks associated with using the calculator, as the reliability of the calculations depends on the accuracy of the information provided.
To limit risks, the CRA recommends clearing the browser cache and closing the browser after calculations, updating the operating system and browser, and creating statements of earnings that meet provincial or territorial employment standards.
Accountants must not use printed calculations from the PDOC as an official statement of earnings, as these lack required information.