Changes to some of these programs are proposed in Budget 2019: A plan for jobs and the economy. See the Tax Plan (PDF, 7.5 MB).
Overview
Alberta has the highest basic personal and spousal tax amounts in Canada. This means that Albertans are able to earn more before they have to start paying provincial income tax. When all taxes are taken into consideration, Albertans across all income ranges generally pay lower overall taxes compared to other provinces.
For more information, see:
- Alberta's Tax Advantage
- Alberta's Non-Refundable Tax Credit Block and Interprovincial Tax Comparison from the 2019-23 Tax Plan (PDF, 7.5 MB)
Personal income tax rates
The rates are based on the following income tax brackets:
| Tax Rate | Tax Bracket (2018) | Tax Bracket (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | Up to $128,145 | Up to $131,220 |
| 12% | $128,145.01 to$153,773 | $131.220.01 to $157,464 |
| 13% | $153,773.01 to $205,031 | $157,464.01 to $209,952 |
| 14% | $205,031.01 to $307,547 | $209,952.01 to $314,928 |
| 15% | $307,547.01 and up | $314,928.01 and up |
Tax credits
For families with children
The Government of Alberta provides 2 refundable tax credit programs for families with children:
Alberta Investor Tax Credit
To support Alberta businesses, the Government of Alberta provides the Alberta Investor Tax Credit (AITC).
If you have questions regarding eligibility or other details on the AITC, see web page or contact Alberta Economic Development, Trade and Tourism.
Commonly used forms
Alberta's personal income tax system is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The following forms are commonly used and are available from the CRA:
- current federal and provincial Form TD1 and worksheets
- general income tax package and benefit packages by year
Contact
If you have questions about your own personal income taxes, or you are mailing a personal income tax return:
- contact the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
- visit CRA’s “Get Ready” site