Tax BracketsNorthwest Territories income tax brackets, 2026
These are the Northwest Territories 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 5.9% and the highest is 14.05%.
| Taxable income | Rate on that part |
|---|---|
| Up to $53,003 | 5.9% |
| $53,003.01 to $106,009 | 8.6% |
| $106,009.01 to $172,346 | 12.2% |
| Over $172,346 | 14.05% |
Federal plus Northwest Territories, before credits
| Taxable income | Federal | Northwest Territories | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $5,600 | $2,360 | $7,960 |
| $60,000 | $8,496 | $3,729 | $12,225 |
| $80,000 | $12,596 | $5,449 | $18,045 |
| $100,000 | $16,696 | $7,169 | $23,865 |
| $150,000 | $28,759 | $13,053 | $41,811 |
| $250,000 | $56,815 | $26,689 | $83,505 |
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 Northwest Territories income tax rates for 2026?
The first bracket is 5.9% up to $53,003 and the top rate is 14.05% (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.