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Canadian tax, made clear
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CalculatorTake-home pay in every provinceYour pay after federal and provincial tax, CPP and EI, with a map comparing what you would keep across Canada.Calculate my pay This yearThe 2026 Canadian Tax UpdateEvery 2026 change in plain language: the 14% rate, CPP and EI, benefits, savings limits and Budget 2026.Read the 2026 update Next yearThe 2027 Canadian Tax UpdateThe CPP rate cut, new EI figures and RRSP limit, plus what is still to be announced or only proposed.See what is changing GuideHow to lower your 2026 taxesRRSP, FHSA and TFSA, the credits worth claiming, and how to get your refund on every paycheque.Read the guide
2026 and 2027 at a glance
| 2026 | 2027 | Status for 2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest federal tax rate | 14% | 14% | Confirmed |
| Maximum CPP + CPP2 (employee) | $4,646.45 | $4,637.00 | Confirmed |
| Maximum EI (outside Quebec) | $1,123.07 | $1,161.12 | Confirmed |
| RRSP dollar limit | $33,810 | $35,390 | Confirmed |
| TFSA limit | $7,000 | $7,000 or $7,500 | Expected |
| Tax-filing deadline | April 30 | May 15 | Proposed, not law yet |
Where you keep the most of $90,000
- 1Nunavut$69,404
- 2British Columbia$68,193
- 3Northwest Territories$68,114
- 4Yukon$67,948
- 5Alberta$67,509
- 6Ontario$67,197
- 7Saskatchewan$65,588
- 8Manitoba$64,770
- 9New Brunswick$64,665
- 10Newfoundland and Labrador$64,227
- 11Prince Edward Island$63,499
- 12Quebec$62,959
- 13Nova Scotia$62,596
Average tax rate from 16.5% to 24.0%. Try your own salary on the map.
Key dates
- Late Nov 2026CRA announces 2027 tax brackets, the basic personal amount and the TFSA limit
- Jan 1, 2027New CPP and EI rates and ceilings start on your first paycheque
- Mar 1, 2027Last day for RRSP contributions that count for 2026
- Apr 30, 2027File your 2026 return and pay any balance owing
- Jul 2027New benefit year for the Canada Child Benefit and the Groceries and Essentials Benefit
- Dec 31, 2027Last day for 2027 donations, medical expenses and FHSA contributions
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