Alberta
Average rate
28%
Marginal rate
42%
Set aside for tax
$16,684
≈ $1,390/month
You keep about 72% of what you earn.
Set aside the other 28% — that's $1,390/month — and it's all there when the bill comes.
- Federal income tax
- $6,193 · 10% of income
- Provincial income tax
- $3,768 · 6% of income
- CPP (both halves)
- $6,724 · 11% of income
Your next $100 of profit is taxed at about 42% — so set aside roughly $42 of every extra $100 you earn.
2026 CRA quarterly instalment dates (if you owe more than $3,000): March 15, 2026 · June 15, 2026 · September 15, 2026 · December 15, 2026
Estimate only — full 2026 federal + provincial brackets, the Basic Personal Amount, and self-employed CPP/QPP (both halves). Not tax advice; confirm specifics with a Canadian accountant. Uses the same engine as the VRITTI app.
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Real set-aside rate by income in Alberta (2026)
Every guide repeats “set aside 25–30%.” Here's what it actually is in Alberta — too low for higher earners, too high for lower ones:
| Net income | Set aside / yr | Per month | Real rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $9,408 | $784 | 24% |
| $60,000 | $16,684 | $1,390 | 28% |
| $100,000 | $30,621 | $2,552 | 31% |
| $150,000 | $47,718 | $3,977 | 32% |
Alberta provincial tax brackets (2026)
Alberta's Basic Personal Amount is $22,323 — income below it is effectively untaxed provincially. Marginal Alberta rates:
| Taxable income | Alberta rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $148,269 | 10% |
| $148,269 – $177,922 | 12% |
| $177,922 – $237,230 | 13% |
| $237,230 – $355,845 | 14% |
| over $355,845 | 15% |
GST/HST is separate. Once your revenue passes $30,000 you must register and charge it — and that money is held in trust for the CRA, never part of your set-aside. When to register for GST/HST →
Keep reading: the full set-aside guide, rates by province, the CRA filing guide, and tracking HST/GST.
Self-employed tax in Alberta — FAQ
How much tax should I set aside if I'm self-employed in Alberta?
It depends on your net income, but it's rarely a flat 25–30%. In Alberta for 2026, $60,000 of net self-employment income means setting aside about $16,684 for the year (28%) — roughly $1,390 a month — covering $6,193 federal income tax, $3,768 Alberta income tax, and $6,724 in CPP. Use the calculator above for your own number.
Does Alberta have its own self-employed tax rate?
You pay federal income tax (the same brackets everywhere) plus Alberta's provincial brackets on top, plus CPP at 11.9% (both halves, because you're self-employed). The table below shows the Alberta 2026 brackets.
When are self-employed taxes due in Alberta for 2026?
Self-employed Canadians file by June 15, 2026, but any balance owing is due April 30, 2026 (interest accrues from May 1). If you owe more than $3,000 you'll also pay quarterly instalments: March 15, 2026, June 15, 2026, September 15, 2026, December 15, 2026.
Other provinces
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This is the math behind VRITTI's Tax Jar. It runs every time you log income, so the Alberta set-aside is already there when the bill comes.
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