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🇨🇦 Canada Tax Guide 2026
Income tax brackets, social contributions for Canada in 2026. Data sourced from OECD and national tax authorities.
Last reviewed: · Source: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.html
Key Facts — 2026
- →Federal income tax: 15%–33% progressive; basic personal amount (BPA) exempts first ~$16,129.
- →Provincial tax adds 5.05%–25.75% depending on province — Ontario top combined rate ~53.5%.
- →CPP and EI: total employee contributions ~7.6% up to income caps.
- →Canada taxes worldwide income of tax residents.
- →Capital gains: 50% of gains included in income (inclusion rate); no separate CGT.
- →TFSA and RRSP accounts provide significant tax-sheltered savings opportunities.
Top Rate
33%
Effective @ $100k
26%
Taxation Basis
Worldwide
Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income from (CAD) | Income to (CAD) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | CAD 57,375 | 15% |
| 57,376 | CAD 114,750 | 20.50% |
| 114,751 | CAD 158,519 | 26% |
| 158,520 | CAD 220,000 | 29% |
| 220,001 | No limit | 33% |
Standard deduction: CAD 16,129 applied before brackets.
Social Contributions (2026)
| Contribution | Payer | Rate | Cap (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPP (Canada Pension Plan, employee) | employee | 5.95% | 68,500 |
| EI (Employment Insurance, employee) | employee | 1.66% | 65,700 |
| CPP (employer) | employer | 5.95% | 68,500 |
| EI (employer) | employer | 2.32% | 65,700 |
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This page is for informational and planning purposes only — not tax advice. Tax laws change frequently; always verify with a qualified tax professional or the national tax authority. Data accuracy target: 90%+ for a single filer with no dependents. See our methodology for sources and limitations.