Official 2026 Tax Rates • Updated January 2026
Alberta FreelancerTax Calculator 2026
Calculate your self-employed taxes in Alberta with official 2026 CRA rates
Alberta Tax Rates for Freelancers (2026)
Alberta Provincial Tax Brackets
Up to $61,2008%
$61,200 - $154,25910%
$154,259 - $185,11112%
$185,111 - $246,81313%
$246,813 - $370,22014%
Over $370,22015%
Example: $80,000 Income in Alberta
Federal Tax:$10,293
Alberta Tax:$5,520
CPP:$8,893
Total Tax:$24,706
Net Income:$55,294
🏆 Why Alberta is Best for Freelancers
Alberta offers the lowest provincial tax rates in Canada, making it the most tax-friendly province for freelancers. Combined with no PST/HST (only 5% GST), Alberta freelancers keep more of their income. On $100,000, you'll pay approximately $5,520 in provincial tax versus $13,899 in Quebec—a savings of over $8,000!
📋 Alberta-Specific Tax Information
- • Alberta charges only 5% GST (no PST/HST) on most services
- • You must register for GST if your revenue exceeds $30,000
- • Alberta Basic Personal Amount: $21,885 (highest in Canada, provides $1,751 tax credit)
- • Filing deadline: June 15th | Payment deadline: April 30th
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