๐Ÿงพ Tax Calculator ยท 2026

Canadian Income Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2025 federal and provincial income tax, take-home pay, and marginal tax rate. Select your province and enter your income for an instant estimate. Updated for 2025 tax brackets.

Income Tax Calculator

๐Ÿงพ Calculate Your 2025 Canadian Income Tax

$18,204
Estimated total tax (federal + provincial)
Federal income tax$10,869
Provincial income tax (Ontario)$7,335
CPP contribution (employee)$3,867
EI premium (employee)$1,049
Estimated take-home pay$51,880
Average tax rate24.3%
Marginal tax rate29.65%

Top Marginal Rates by Province 2026

ProvinceTop Marginal RateKicks In At
Alberta~48%$355,846+
Nunavut~44.5%$173,206+
Northwest Territories~47.05%$164,526+
Yukon~48%$500,001+
Saskatchewan~47.5%$142,059+
British Columbia~53.5%$240,717+
Ontario~53.53%$220,001+
Manitoba~50.4%$79,626+
Quebec~53.31%$126,001+
New Brunswick~52.5%$176,757+
Nova Scotia~54.0%$150,001+
PEI~51.75%$140,001+

Frequently Asked Questions

Which province has the lowest income tax in Canada?
Alberta has the lowest overall income tax. AB's flat 10% rate on income under $148,269 is the lowest first bracket in Canada. Alberta also has no PST. The lowest top marginal combined rate is Alberta at ~48% (vs ~54% in Nova Scotia). For most income levels under $150K, Alberta residents keep the most take-home pay in Canada.
What is the RRSP deduction benefit?
RRSP contributions deduct directly from your taxable income. At Ontario's 29.65% marginal rate ($51Kโ€“$102K income), each $1,000 RRSP contribution saves $296.50 in taxes immediately. At 37.16% ($102Kโ€“$150K), each $1,000 saves $371.60. The higher your marginal rate, the more valuable the RRSP deduction. Use the calculator above: enter your income with and without an RRSP contribution to see your exact savings.
How is CPP calculated in Canada?
For 2025: CPP1 rate is 5.95% on earnings between $3,500 (exemption) and $73,200 (maximum pensionable earnings). Maximum CPP1 contribution: ~$3,867/year. CPP2 (additional enhancement): 4% on earnings between $73,200 and $81,200 โ€” max additional ~$315/year. Your employer matches your CPP contribution. Self-employed pay both employee and employer portions (11.9% total for CPP1).

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Disclaimer: Estimates only โ€” this calculator uses simplified rates and does not account for all deductions, surtaxes, or credits. Verify with CRA or a tax professional. Information as of March 2026. Bremo earns referral commissions on KOHO signups.