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Self-Employed Tax Calculator Canada 2026 — CPP/QPP & Net Income
Estimate net business income, progressive 2026 federal/provincial income tax, and self-employed CPP/QPP without applying employee-only payroll credits.
Updated August 7, 2026
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Self-employed tax estimate — 2026
Net business income
$70,000
Federal income tax
$7,432
Provincial income tax
$3,777
Self-employed CPP/QPP
$7,914
Estimated take-home
$50,877
Methodology
This planning estimate treats business expenses as deductions from revenue, models self-employed CPP/QPP separately, and does not apply employee-only CPP/EI payroll credits to provincial tax. It does not model every business deduction, tax credit, provincial surtax, Quebec self-employed payroll premium, GST/HST remittance or instalment rule.
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How does self-employed CPP work in 2026?
Self-employed workers generally pay both the employee and employer portions of CPP. In 2026, base CPP plus the first additional CPP applies between the $3,500 exemption and the $74,600 YMPE, and CPP2 applies between $74,600 and the $85,000 YAMPE.
What are the maximum self-employed CPP contributions for 2026?
For 2026, the maximum self-employed base CPP plus first additional contribution is $8,460.90, and the maximum self-employed CPP2 contribution is $832.00.
When does a self-employed business need to register for GST/HST?
The small-supplier threshold is generally $30,000 of taxable supplies, subject to CRA rules and timing tests. Confirm your specific registration obligation with CRA.
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Updated August 7, 2026
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