Official 2026 Tax Rates โ€ข Updated January 2026

Ontario FreelancerTax Calculator 2026

Calculate your self-employed taxes in Ontario with official 2026 CRA rates

Ontario Tax Rates for Freelancers (2026)

Ontario Provincial Tax Brackets

Up to $53,8915.05%
$53,891 - $107,7859.15%
$107,785 - $150,00011.16%
$150,000 - $220,00012.16%
Over $220,00013.16%

Example: $80,000 Income in Ontario

Federal Tax:$10,293
Ontario Tax:$4,511
CPP:$8,893
Total Tax:$23,697
Net Income:$56,303

๐Ÿ’ก Why Ontario Freelancers Pay More CPP

As a self-employed individual in Ontario, you pay both the employer and employee portions of CPP contributions (11.9% total). Additionally, if you earn between $74,600 and $85,000, you'll pay an extra 8% CPP2 contribution. This is why freelancers often see higher total tax rates than employees with the same income.

๐Ÿ“‹ Ontario-Specific Tax Information

  • โ€ข Ontario charges 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) on most services
  • โ€ข You must register for HST if your revenue exceeds $30,000
  • โ€ข Ontario Basic Personal Amount: $11,865 (provides $599 tax credit)
  • โ€ข Filing deadline: June 15th | Payment deadline: April 30th

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