CPP and EI
- CPP basic exemption: $3,500
- CPP maximum pensionable earnings: $72,400 at 5.95%
- Second CPP ceiling: $82,200 at 4.00%
- EI maximum insurable earnings: $68,500 at 1.64%
Tax year 2026
Federal and provincial brackets, personal amounts, payroll maximums and corporate rates used when preparing 2026 returns. Every figure comes from published government sources.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to $58,523 | 14.00% |
| up to $117,045 | 20.50% |
| up to $181,440 | 26.00% |
| up to $258,482 | 29.00% |
| and above | 33.00% |
Federal basic personal amount: $16,452 (reduced at higher incomes).
| Province or territory | Personal rates | Basic personal amount | Corporate (small / general) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta |
| $22,323 | 2.0% / 8.0% |
| British Columbia |
| $13,000 | 2.0% / 12.0% |
| Manitoba |
| $15,969 | 0.0% / 12.0% |
| New Brunswick |
| $13,396 | 2.5% / 14.0% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador |
| $11,067 | 2.5% / 15.0% |
| Nova Scotia |
| $11,744 | 1.5% / 14.0% |
| Northwest Territories |
| $18,018 | 2.0% / 11.5% |
| Nunavut |
| $19,274 | 3.0% / 12.0% |
| Ontario |
| $12,999 | 3.2% / 11.5% |
| Prince Edward Island |
| $15,000 | 1.0% / 16.0% |
| Quebec |
| $18,935 | 3.2% / 11.5% |
| Saskatchewan |
| $19,491 | 1.0% / 12.0% |
| Yukon |
| $16,452 | 0.0% / 12.0% |
Provincial thresholds are indexed each year and some provinces apply surtaxes. Thresholds are indexed annually per Canada.ca indexation and Canada.ca rates for individuals. Confirm current amounts there before relying on them.
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