Income tax in the United States ordinary income, capital gains, and creditable foreign taxes. The owners then include these items in their own tax calculation. The fund itself is not taxed, and distributions are treated as a return of capital to the owners. Similar rules apply to real estate investment trusts and real estate mortgage investment conduits. The United States imposes tax on all citizens of the United States, including those who are residents of other countries, and U.S. corporations. Federal income tax is imposed on citizens, residents, and U.S. corporations based on their worldwide income. To mitigate double taxation, a credit is allowed for foreign
Lifetime income tax would make the first 8-10 years of the average Canadian's working life income tax-free. After that point, each next $250,000 of lifetime earnings would taxed at a progressively higher rates (14% rate until reaching $500,000, 20% until reaching $750,000, 24% until reaching $1 million, and 27% above $1 million). Critics argued that the system would actually increase taxation complexity, increase effective tax burdens, and increase taxation on older people and single families. Stephen Harper won the leadership election on the first ballot and Clement's ideas received no further significant airing. Lifetime income tax Lifetime income tax is a proposal for