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Federal income tax brackets, 2026

Each portion of taxable income is taxed at the rate for its bracket.

Last checked October 28, 2026Next check November 28, 2026
Federal income tax brackets for 2026: each portion of taxable income and its rate
Taxable income overUp toRate
$0$58,52314%
$58,523$117,04520.5%
$117,045$181,44026%
$181,440$258,48229%
$258,482No upper limit33%

Source: CRA: Current year tax rates and income brackets (2026) (page dated June 25, 2026) official

Basic personal amount

$16,452

This is the maximum. The official page also gives a minimum of $14,829.

The CRA payroll page gives a maximum and a minimum amount; the amount depends on net income (see the CRA page).

Source: CRA: Payroll Deductions Tables (T4032), general information, 2026 federal basic personal amount (page dated December 17, 2025) official

These are the published brackets and rates, not a tax calculation. Bracket limits change every year, and the province or territory you lived in on December 31 sets your provincial or territorial rates. General information only, not tax advice.