Taxes hub
Canadian tax and payroll planning for 2026 using current federal and provincial brackets, CPP/QPP and EI rules. Calculator results are estimates and should be checked against CRA or the applicable provincial authority for filing decisions.
Updated August 17, 2026
Canadian Income Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate federal and provincial income tax, CPP, EI, and net take-home for any salary.
GST/HST Calculator by Province 2026
Calculate GST, HST, PST, and before-tax price by Canadian province — updated for 2026 rates.
GST/HST Credit Calculator Canada 2026
Estimate your quarterly CRA GST/HST credit benefit based on income, family status, and number of children.
Self-Employed Tax Calculator Canada 2026
Estimate net income after federal tax, provincial tax, and self-employed CPP contributions — with HST threshold and quarterly installment guidance.
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The GST/HST credit became the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit in July 2026. See the 2026 payment dates, who qualifies, how the 25% increase works, and what to do if a payment is missing.
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Updated 2026 Canadian income tax brackets from the CRA, including the 14% first federal rate and current Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia thresholds.
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See the 2026 CPP, CPP2 and EI contribution limits, employee maximums and the salary levels where payroll deductions can stop increasing for the year.
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Side income in Canada is taxable at your marginal rate. Set aside 25–30%, register for HST above $30,000, and deduct legitimate business expenses. Full 2026 breakdown inside.
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Ontario residents can claim the Ontario Trillium Benefit, OEPTC, childcare deductions, and more. See which credits you qualify for and how much each is worth in 2026.
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Reviewed 2026 salary-after-tax guide using progressive federal and provincial tax brackets plus CPP/QPP, EI, and Quebec QPIP where applicable. Figures are planning estimates and should be verified against current official tax rules.
For 2026, the maximum federal basic personal amount is $16,452 and the minimum is $14,829, depending on net income. The lowest federal income-tax rate for 2026 is 14%. Provinces and territories have their own personal amounts and tax-credit rules.
The standard filing deadline is April 30. Self-employed individuals have until June 15 to file but must pay any balance owing by April 30. Filing late when you owe triggers a 5% penalty on the balance plus 1% per month thereafter.
A marginal tax rate is the rate that applies to the next portion of taxable income within the applicable federal and provincial brackets. An effective tax rate is total tax divided by the chosen income measure. Credits, deductions, surtaxes and payroll contributions can make a simplified example misleading, so use a full calculation for your circumstances.
Outside Quebec, self-employed workers generally pay both the employee and employer shares of CPP. For 2026, the combined self-employed rate on the main CPP range is 11.90%, with a maximum of $8,460.90, and CPP2 applies at 8% on pensionable earnings between the $74,600 YMPE and $85,000 YAMPE, up to $832. Quebec uses QPP instead.
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Updated August 17, 2026
Each claim on this page is traceable to one of the government authorities or regulators below. Rates, tax rules, eligibility requirements, and product terms can change — verify current details directly with the linked source before making any financial decision.
