Use this British Columbia income tax calculator to estimate your federal and provincial income tax. Choose a tax year from 2012 to 2026 and enter your taxable income to see estimated tax and income after tax.
Important: This calculator provides an income tax estimate only. It does not include CPP or QPP contributions, EI or QPIP premiums, or every deduction, benefit and tax credit. For filing your tax return, use CRA-certified NETFILE software.
How to use the British Columbia income tax calculator
- Select the tax year.
- Type or copy and paste your taxable income using digits only.
- Review your estimated British Columbia tax, federal tax, total income tax and income after tax.
Enter a whole-dollar amount without a dollar sign, commas, spaces or decimal values.
British Columbia income tax example
For 2026, a British Columbia resident with $100,000 of taxable income would have an estimated $5,902 in provincial tax and $14,393 in federal tax. The estimated total income tax is $20,295, leaving $79,705 after income tax.
This example excludes CPP contributions, EI premiums and other deductions or credits.
British Columbia provincial income tax rates 2026
For 2026, British Columbia’s lowest personal income tax rate is 5.6%. The provincial basic personal amount is $13,216. Income above each threshold is taxed progressively at the applicable rate.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $50,363 | 5.60% |
| from $50,364 to $100,728 | 7.70% |
| from $100,729 to $115,648 | 10.50% |
| from $115,649 to $140,430 | 12.29% |
| from $140,431 to $190,405 | 14.70% |
| from $190,406 to $265,545 | 16.80% |
| over $265,545 | 20.50% |
Federal income tax rates in Canada for 2026
For 2026, the federal income tax brackets were indexed by 2%, and the lowest federal tax rate is 14%.
The maximum federal basic personal amount for 2026 is $16,452. The amount available may be lower for people with higher net income.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – $58,523 | 14.00% |
| $58,523 – $117,045 | $5,889.94 + 20.50% for income over $58,523 |
| $117,045 – $181,440 | $17,886.95 + 26.00% for income over $117,045 |
| $181,440 – $258,482 | $34,629.65 + 29.00% for income over $181,440 |
| over $258,482 | $56,971.83 + 33.00% for income of $258,482 and over |
Federal data source: Canada Revenue Agency.
British Columbia data source: British Columbia Budget 2026 tax changes
Last verified: August 21, 2026
See historical British Columbia tax brackets and rates and historical federal income tax brackets and rates.
British Columbia income tax calculator FAQ
What income should I enter?
Enter your taxable income—the amount remaining after applicable deductions. It is generally reported on line 26000 of a Canadian income tax return.
Does the calculator include CPP and EI?
No. It estimates federal and British Columbia income tax only. CPP contributions, EI premiums and other payroll deductions are not included.
Is all my income taxed at the same rate?
No. Canada and British Columbia use progressive tax brackets. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket’s rate.
Can I calculate British Columbia income tax for earlier years?
Yes. Select a tax year from 2012 to 2026 using the calculator’s tax-year menu.
Calculator scope: This is an estimate based on taxable income and published federal and provincial or territorial brackets. It does not calculate exact take-home pay and generally excludes CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP, most deductions and credits, benefits, employment-income adjustments, and individual filing circumstances. Ontario’s health premium is shown separately where applicable. Results are not an official CRA or Revenu Québec assessment.