Overview
Alberta’s tax advantage is an estimate of the total additional provincial taxes individuals and businesses would pay if Alberta had the same tax system as other provinces.
Alberta's tax advantage is $19.7 billion in 2023-24.
For more information, see the Government of Alberta 2023-26 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter) (PDF, 5.6 MB).
Alberta tax advantage chart
Albertans and Alberta businesses continue to pay the lowest overall taxes when compared to other provinces.
Alberta's tax advantage, 2023-24 (billions of dollars)
This graph shows the total additional provincial tax and carbon charges that individuals and businesses would pay if Alberta had the same tax system and carbon charges as other provinces. This information reflects tax rates for other provinces as of February 3, 2023.
This comparison includes:
- personal and corporate income tax
- sales tax
- fuel tax
- carbon charges (excluding the federal carbon pricing backstop)
- tobacco tax
- health premiums
- payroll tax
- liquor tax and markups
- land transfer tax
- other minor taxes
For more information, see the Government of Alberta 2023-26 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter) (PDF, 5.6 MB).
Interprovincial tax comparison
From the Government of Alberta 2023-26 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter) (PDF, 5.6 MB):
- Interprovincial Tax Comparison (page 134)
- Alberta Non-Refundable Tax Credits (page 132)
- Major Provincial Tax Rates (page 135)
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