View the current and historical Northwest Territories income tax brackets and rates from 2012 to 2026. Use the Northwest Territories income tax calculator to estimate income tax for a selected year.
Northwest Territories income tax rates and brackets for 2026
For 2026, Northwest Territories tax brackets and personal tax credit amounts were indexed by 2%. The territorial basic personal amount is $18,198.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $53,003 | 5.90% |
| from $53,004 to $106,009 | 8.60% |
| from $106,010 to $172,346 | 12.20% |
| over $172,346 | 14.05% |
2026 data source: Payroll Deductions Tables: Northwest Territories
Last verified: August 21, 2026
Income tax rates for 2025
Tax brackets and personal amounts have been indexed by 2.7% for 2025, mirroring the federal indexation factor. Basic personal amount is $17,951.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $51,964 | 5.90% |
| from $51,965 to $103,930 | 8.60% |
| from $103,931 to $168,967 | 12.20% |
| over $168,967 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2024
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 2.7% for 2024. Basic personal amount is $17,273.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $50,597 | 5.90% |
| from $50,598 to $101,198 | 8.60% |
| from $101,199 to $164,525 | 12.20% |
| over $164,525 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2023
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 6.3% for 2023. Basic personal amount is $16,593.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $48,326 | 5.90% |
| from $48,327 to $96,655 | 8.60% |
| from $96,656 to $157,139 | 12.20% |
| over $157,139 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2022
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 2.4% for 2022. Basic personal amount is $15,609.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $45,462 | 5.90% |
| from $45,463 to $90,927 | 8.60% |
| from $90,928 to $147,826 | 12.20% |
| over $147,826 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2021
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 1% for 2021. Basic personal amount is $15,243.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $44,396 | 5.90% |
| from $44,397 to $88,796 | 8.60% |
| from $88,797 to $144,362 | 12.20% |
| over $144,362 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2020
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 1.9% for 2020. Basic personal amount is $15,093.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $43,957 | 5.90% |
| from $43,958 to $87,916 | 8.60% |
| from $87,917 to $142,932 | 12.20% |
| over $142,932 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2019
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 2.2% for 2019. Basic personal amount is $14,811.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $43,137 | 5.90% |
| from $43,138 to $86,277 | 8.60% |
| from $86,278 to $140,267 | 12.20% |
| over $140,267 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2018
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 1.5% for 2018. Basic personal amount is $14,492.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $42,209 | 5.90% |
| from $42,210 to $84,420 | 8.60% |
| from $84,421 to $137,248 | 12.20% |
| over $137,248 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2017
Northwest Territories index their tax brackets using the same formula as that used federally. The inflation factor was 1.4% for 2017. Basic personal amount is $14,278.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $41,585 | 5.90% |
| from $41,586 to $83,172 | 8.60% |
| from $83,173 to $135,219 | 12.20% |
| over $135,219 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2016
In 2016 Northwest Territories basic personal amount and tax brackets were indexed using federal indexation factor 1.013. Basic personal amount is $14,081.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| from $0 to $41,011 | 5.90% |
| from $41,012 to $82,024 | 8.60% |
| from $82,025 to $133,353 | 12.20% |
| over $133,353 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2015
In 2015 Northwest Territories basic personal amount and tax brackets were indexed using federal indexation factor 1.017. Basic personal amount is $13,900.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to $40,484 | 5.9% |
| $40,484.01 to $80,971 | 8.6% |
| $80,971.01 to $131,641 | 12.2% |
| over $131,641 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2014
In 2014 Northwest Territories basic personal amount and tax brackets were indexed using federal indexation factor 1.009. Basic personal amount is $13,668.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to $39,808 | 5.9% |
| $39,808.01 to $79,618 | 8.6% |
| $79,618.01 to $129,441 | 12.2% |
| over $129,441 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2013
In 2013 Northwest Territories basic personal amount and tax brackets were indexed using federal indexation factor 1.02. Basic personal amount is $13,546 for 2013.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to $39,453 | 5.9% |
| $39,453.01 to $78,908 | 8.6% |
| $78,908.01 to $128,286 | 12.2% |
| over $128,286 | 14.05% |
Income tax rates for 2012
Basic personal amount for 2012 in Northwest Territories was $13,280.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to $38,679 | 5.9% |
| $38,679.01 to $77,360 | 8.6% |
| $77,360.01 to $125,771 | 12.2% |
| over $125,771 | 14.05% |