Income Tax Calculator for Canada (2026)
This free income tax calculator estimates your federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI, and your take-home pay for 2026 using the rates published by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Choose any province or territory, enter your income and see the result as you type.
- All 13 provinces and territories
- Employee or self-employed
- 2026 CRA rates
Tax year 2026 · Rates checked October 28, 2026
Your estimate
Enter your income to see your federal and provincial tax, CPP, EI and take-home pay.
Estimated take-home pay a year
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- Take-home
- Federal
- Provincial
- CPP / QPP
- EI
| Taxable income | |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | |
| Provincial income tax | |
| Ontario Health Premium | |
| CPP contributions | |
| EI premiums | |
| Total tax and contributions | |
| Average tax rate | |
| Marginal tax rate | |
| You keep from your next 1,000 dollars | |
| Estimated refund |
An estimate for 2026, not a tax return. The CRA's assessment is final.
Want an exact figure? Talk to our team
How does this income tax calculator work?
It follows the same steps as a tax return. It starts with your income, takes off your RRSP and other deductions and the part of CPP that is a deduction, and finds your taxable income. It then applies the federal brackets and the provincial or territorial brackets, subtracts the basic credits, and adds CPP and EI to show what is left for you.
What it includes
- Federal and provincial and territorial income tax on the 2026 brackets
- The basic personal amount, the Canada employment amount, and the CPP and EI credits
- CPP (and CPP2) or QPP, EI or QPIP, the Ontario surtax and the Ontario Health Premium
- RRSP and other deductions, and employee or self-employed income
What it leaves out
- Dividends, capital gains, rental income and foreign income
- Tuition, medical, donation, spouse and dependant credits
- The Canada Workers Benefit and other benefits
- Quebec-only deductions and credits
What are the 2026 federal and Ontario tax brackets?
Canada taxes income in brackets: each rate applies only to the slice of income inside that bracket, not to all of it. Pick a province in the calculator, or open its page from the list below, to see its own brackets. Ontario is shown here as an example.
Federal
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 to $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 to $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 to $258,482 | 29% |
| Over $258,482 | 33% |
Ontario
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $53,891 | 5.05% |
| $53,891 to $107,785 | 9.15% |
| $107,785 to $150,000 | 11.16% |
| $150,000 to $220,000 | 12.16% |
| Over $220,000 | 13.16% |
How much income tax do you pay in Ontario at different salaries?
These examples are for an employee in Ontario with no deductions, worked out with the same rules as the calculator above.
| Salary | Income tax | CPP and EI | Take-home pay | Average rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $4,363 | $2,824 | $32,814 | 18% | 17.6% |
| $60,000 | $8,320 | $4,340 | $47,340 | 21.1% | 28.1% |
| $80,000 | $14,128 | $5,570 | $60,303 | 24.6% | 28.5% |
| $100,000 | $20,024 | $5,770 | $74,206 | 25.8% | 31.5% |
| $150,000 | $39,911 | $5,770 | $104,320 | 30.5% | 43.4% |
What is the difference between employee and self-employed tax?
An employee pays half of CPP and all of EI through payroll. If you are self-employed you pay both halves of CPP on your net business income, you do not pay EI unless you opted in, and you deduct your business expenses before tax. Choose “Self-employed” in the calculator to see the difference.
Frequently asked questions
It is an estimate. It uses the same federal and provincial rates, thresholds and personal amounts the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) publishes for payroll deductions in 2026, plus CPP and EI. It does not know your whole tax return, so credits and income it does not ask about (dividends, capital gains, tuition, medical expenses, the Canada Workers Benefit) can change the result. Your notice of assessment from the CRA is always the final figure.
Enter your yearly employment income, choose your province or territory and read the take-home figure. It is your income minus federal tax, provincial tax, CPP and EI. Use the switch above the result to see it per month, every two weeks or per week.
Your average rate is all your tax and contributions divided by your income. Your marginal rate is the tax on your next dollar of income, which is higher because Canada taxes income in brackets. The calculator shows both, plus how much of your next 1,000 dollars you would keep after tax and contributions.
Each level taxes your taxable income in brackets. The federal rates for 2026 run from 14% on the first 58,523 dollars up to 33% above 258,482 dollars, and every province and territory has its own brackets. Basic credits, such as the basic personal amount, then reduce the tax.
CPP is 5.95% of earnings between 3,500 and 74,600 dollars (up to 4,230.45 dollars), plus 4% on earnings between 74,600 and 85,000 dollars (CPP2, up to 416.00 dollars). EI is 1.63% of earnings up to 68,900 dollars (up to 1,123.07 dollars). Quebec has its own plans, QPP and QPIP.
You pay both the employee and the employer half of CPP, you do not pay EI unless you opted in, and you tax your net business income (revenue minus business expenses). Choose the self-employed option and enter your gross revenue and your business expenses.
Yes. Enter your RRSP and other deductions and they reduce your taxable income. The calculator does not check your contribution room (the 2026 RRSP limit is up to 33,810 dollars, or 18% of your earned income if less), so confirm your room on your CRA notice of assessment.
Add the income tax you have already paid (T4 box 22 for employees, or your instalments if you are self-employed) in the optional box. The calculator compares it with the estimated tax and shows a refund or a balance owing.
All 13. Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Yukon use figures we checked against the CRA's tables. Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Quebec are marked as not fully verified on the calculator until we can confirm every detail.
No. The calculator works on your own device, so nothing you type is saved or sent to us.
Most people must file by April 30, 2027. If you or your spouse or common-law partner is self-employed, the filing deadline is June 15, 2027, but any balance owing is still due by April 30, 2027.
Yes. A calculator cannot see your slips, credits or carry-forwards. Book a free consultation and we will review your situation and prepare your return.
Where do these tax rates come from?
Every figure comes from official Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and government pages, checked on October 28, 2026. Rates and limits change, so check the source if you are making a big decision.
- CRA payroll deductions formulas (T4127) (opens the official site in a new tab)
- CRA income tax rates for individuals (opens the official site in a new tab)
- CRA CPP contribution rates and maximums (opens the official site in a new tab)
- CRA EI premium rates and maximums (opens the official site in a new tab)
- CRA Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (opens the official site in a new tab)
Is there an income tax calculator for my province or territory?
Yes. Every province and territory has its own page with its own tax brackets, example salaries and questions, so you can see the rates that apply where you live. Pick yours below.
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
Where can I get help with my tax return?
A calculator gives an estimate. Our team prepares and files returns for individuals, the self-employed and businesses, and can look at the details a calculator cannot see.
