Tax BracketsBritish Columbia income tax brackets, 2026
These are the British Columbia provincial/territorial income tax rates for income earned in 2026, from the Canada Revenue Agency. They are added to federal tax. The lowest rate is 5.6% and the highest is 20.5%.
| Taxable income | Rate on that part |
|---|---|
| Up to $50,363 | 5.6% |
| $50,363.01 to $100,728 | 7.7% |
| $100,728.01 to $115,648 | 10.5% |
| $115,648.01 to $140,430 | 12.29% |
| $140,430.01 to $190,405 | 14.7% |
| $190,405.01 to $265,545 | 16.8% |
| Over $265,545 | 20.5% |
Federal plus British Columbia, before credits
| Taxable income | Federal | British Columbia | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $5,600 | $2,240 | $7,840 |
| $60,000 | $8,496 | $3,562 | $12,058 |
| $80,000 | $12,596 | $5,102 | $17,698 |
| $100,000 | $16,696 | $6,642 | $23,338 |
| $150,000 | $28,759 | $12,718 | $41,476 |
| $250,000 | $56,815 | $28,669 | $85,484 |
Good to know
- The amounts are the tax on the brackets alone. The basic personal amount and other non-refundable credits lower the tax, and are not in the sources read for this site.
- The province that counts is the one you lived in on 31 December 2026 (CRA).
- Some provinces and territories add surtaxes or premiums, which are not shown here.
Common questions
What are the British Columbia income tax rates for 2026?
The first bracket is 5.6% up to $50,363 and the top rate is 20.5% (CRA, 2026).
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency (canada.ca), "Current year tax rates and income brackets (2026)": federal and provincial/territorial tables; "CPP contribution rates, maximums and exemptions"; "EI premium rates and maximums". Pages saved and read on 13 November 2026. The CRA page does not include Quebec.
- Every Canadian table was checked: each bracket starts one cent above the previous limit, and the CPP and EI maximums equal rate × ceiling.
Figures from the CRA, read on 13 November 2026. They are before the basic personal amount and other non-refundable credits (not in the sources read), so real tax is lower; Quebec, surtaxes and health premiums are not included. Not tax advice.