Money set aside for Nunavut taxes

Nunavut · 2026

Tax set-aside for the self-employed in Nunavut.

Not a flat 25–30%. In Nunavut it's your federal bracket + the Nunavut brackets + both halves of CPP. On $60,000 net you'd set aside about $14,823 (25%) — ~$1,235/month.

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Your province

Nunavut

Average rate

25%

Marginal rate

39%

Set aside for tax

$14,823

$1,235/month

You keep about 75% of what you earn.

Set aside the other 25% — that's $1,235/month — and it's all there when the bill comes.

🔒 GST/HST collected — held in trust for the CRA, never yoursseparate
Federal income tax
$6,193 · 10% of income
Provincial income tax
$1,907 · 3% of income
CPP (both halves)
$6,724 · 11% of income

Your next $100 of profit is taxed at about 39% — so set aside roughly $39 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 Nunavut (2026)

Every guide repeats “set aside 25–30%.” Here's what it actually is in Nunavut — too low for higher earners, too high for lower ones:

Net incomeSet aside / yrPer monthReal rate
$40,000$8,545$71221%
$60,000$14,823$1,23525%
$100,000$27,561$2,29728%
$150,000$43,992$3,66629%

Nunavut provincial tax brackets (2026)

Nunavut's Basic Personal Amount is $17,373 — income below it is effectively untaxed provincially. Marginal Nunavut rates:

Taxable incomeNunavut rate
$0 – $53,2684%
$53,268 – $106,5377%
$106,537 – $173,2059%
over $173,20511.50%

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 Nunavut — FAQ

How much tax should I set aside if I'm self-employed in Nunavut?

It depends on your net income, but it's rarely a flat 25–30%. In Nunavut for 2026, $60,000 of net self-employment income means setting aside about $14,823 for the year (25%) — roughly $1,235 a month — covering $6,193 federal income tax, $1,907 Nunavut income tax, and $6,724 in CPP. Use the calculator above for your own number.

Does Nunavut have its own self-employed tax rate?

You pay federal income tax (the same brackets everywhere) plus Nunavut's provincial brackets on top, plus CPP at 11.9% (both halves, because you're self-employed). The table below shows the Nunavut 2026 brackets.

When are self-employed taxes due in Nunavut 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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