Prince Edward Island Tax Brackets 2026
Prince Edward Island's 2026 provincial income tax rates and Basic Personal Amount, with the 2025 figures alongside for comparison. These are provincial rates only — federal tax applies on top of every bracket below. To see everything at once, use the income tax calculator, or see every province's 2026 table on the Canada tax brackets hub.
Rate range
9.5% – 20%
Bands
6
Basic personal amount
$15,000
Top marginal rate
20%
Prince Edward Island tax brackets 2026
Rates are marginal — each one applies only to the slice of taxable income inside its own band. The 2025 column shows what each band applied to last year.
| 2026 taxable income | Rate | 2025 band |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $33,928 | 9.5% | $0 to $33,328 @ 9.5% |
| $33,928 to $65,820 | 13.47% | $33,328 to $64,656 @ 13.47% |
| $65,820 to $106,890 | 16.6% | $64,656 to $105,000 @ 16.6% |
| $106,890 to $142,520 | 17.62% | $105,000 to $140,000 @ 17.62% |
| $142,520 to $200,000 | 19% | over $140,000 @ 19% |
| over $200,000 | 20% | — (new band) |
Basic personal amount $15,000 for 2026, credited at 9.5%. (2025: $14,650).
Prince Edward Island tax at common incomes (2026)
Provincial tax only — federal tax, CPP and EI are separate. See the federal-stacking section below for the other half of the bill.
| Gross income | Prince Edward Island tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,963 | 7.9261% |
| $75,000 | $7,618 | 10.1572% |
| $100,000 | $11,768 | 11.7679% |
| $150,000 | $20,611 | 13.7406% |
| $250,000 | $40,111 | 16.0443% |
Worked example: $75,000 in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Slice-by-slice, the way Prince Edward Island actually calculates it. Excludes any health premium.
| Band | Rate | Amount in band | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $33,928 | 9.5% | $33,928 | $3,223 |
| $33,928 to $65,820 | 13.47% | $31,892 | $4,296 |
| $65,820 to $106,890 | 16.6% | $9,180 | $1,524 |
| Gross tax | $9,043 | ||
| Less: BPA credit ($15,000 @ 9.5%) | −$1,425 | ||
| Prince Edward Island provincial tax | $7,618 | ||
Federal tax stacks on top (2026)
Every Prince Edward Island resident also pays federal tax on the same income, using the table below. To see the combined federal + provincial bill at one income, use the income tax calculator.
| 2026 taxable income | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $58,523 | 14% |
| $58,523 to $117,045 | 20.5% |
| $117,045 to $181,440 | 26% |
| $181,440 to $258,482 | 29% |
| over $258,482 | 33% |
Federal Basic Personal Amount $16,452, credited at 14%.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Prince Edward Island tax brackets for 2026?
Prince Edward Island's 2026 rates run from 9.5% to 20% across 6 bands: 9.5% on $0 to $33,928, 13.47% on $33,928 to $65,820, 16.6% on $65,820 to $106,890, 17.62% on $106,890 to $142,520, 19% on $142,520 to $200,000, 20% on over $200,000. Its Basic Personal Amount is $15,000, credited at 9.5%. These are provincial rates only — federal tax applies on top.
What is the top marginal tax rate in Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island's top marginal rate for 2026 is 20%, applying to taxable income over $200,000. That's the provincial rate only — the federal top rate of 33% stacks on top of it.
How much provincial tax do you pay on $100,000 in Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island provincial tax on a $100,000 taxable income is $11,768 for 2026 — an effective provincial rate of 11.7679%. Federal tax, CPP and EI are separate and come off on top of this.
Did the Prince Edward Island tax brackets change from 2025 to 2026?
Yes — Prince Edward Island's 2026 table differs from 2025: the top bracket now starts at $200,000 (2025: $140,000), and the Basic Personal Amount moved from $14,650 to $15,000.
What is the Prince Edward Island basic personal amount for 2026?
The Prince Edward Island Basic Personal Amount (BPA) for 2026 is $15,000 — the income you can earn before provincial tax applies. It works as a non-refundable credit: the amount is multiplied by 9.5% (Prince Edward Island's lowest bracket rate) and subtracted from tax owing, rather than being deducted from income directly.