2026 tax year
British Columbia Income Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your British Columbia and federal income tax, refund or balance owing. Use your expected annual income; your answers stay in your browser.
2026 British Columbia tax brackets
Each rate applies only to income within that band. These are the base rates used by this estimator, before credits, reductions or applicable surtaxes. Federal tax is calculated separately.
British Columbia
| Taxable income band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $50,363.00 | 5.60% |
| Over $50,363.00 to $100,728.00 | 7.70% |
| Over $100,728.00 to $115,648.00 | 10.50% |
| Over $115,648.00 to $140,430.00 | 12.29% |
| Over $140,430.00 to $190,405.00 | 14.70% |
| Over $190,405.00 to $265,545.00 | 16.80% |
| Over $265,545.00 | 20.50% |
Federal
| Taxable income band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $58,523.00 | 14.00% |
| Over $58,523.00 to $117,045.00 | 20.50% |
| Over $117,045.00 to $181,440.00 | 26.00% |
| Over $181,440.00 to $258,482.00 | 29.00% |
| Over $258,482.00 | 33.00% |
British Columbia tax credits and your estimate
British Columbia's estimate includes a basic personal credit and a tax reduction for lower-income residents. The tax reduction is income-tested, so its value can fall as income increases. The bracket table shows base provincial rates, before credits and reductions.
The detailed estimate includes B.C. age, pension, disability, medical and donation credit rules where relevant. This model does not apply a current-year B.C. tuition credit; federal tuition eligibility is separate. Keep tuition and other receipts for a full filing review, including any unused amounts from prior years.
Based on the owner-supplied 2026 tax data. CRA provincial and territorial tax guidance. Estimates are not tax advice or a filed return.
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