Alberta Personal Income Tax: Provincial Rates, Credits & Returns
Alberta’s personal income tax system introduces a new 8% rate for 2025, providing savings of up to $750. This improvement makes Alberta’s tax structure one of the most competitive in Canada.
Alberta’s Personal Income Tax System
Alberta employs a progressive personal income tax system, where higher rates apply only to income within higher brackets. Your provincial income tax is calculated using Alberta’s tax rates with your federal return through the CRA.
Key features
- No provincial sales tax (PST)
- High basic personal amount for all taxpayers
- Transparent and straightforward tax brackets
- Administered entirely by the Canada Revenue Agency
2025 Alberta Personal Income Tax Rates
| Taxable income range | Tax Rate |
| first $60,000 | 8% |
| over $60,000 up to $151,234 | 10% |
| over $151,234 up to $181,481 | 12% |
| over $181,481 up to $241,974 | 13% |
| over $241,974 up to $362,961 | 14% |
| over $362,961 | 15% |
Tax Credits and Deductions
Tax credits reduce the amount of provincial income tax you owe. Alberta offers a variety of personal tax credits to support individuals and families.
Common Alberta Tax Credits
- Basic Personal Amount
- Spousal / Common-law Partner Credit
- Age Credit
- Disability Amount
- Tuition and Education Credits
- Medical Expense Credit
To claim these, include them when completing your personal income tax return through the CRA.
How to File Your Alberta Personal Tax Return
Alberta’s personal income tax is filed together with your federal return. You do not need a separate provincial return; simply include your Alberta information when submitting your federal forms.
Filing Options
- Online (NETFILE) using certified software
- Paper Return mailed to the CRA
Through a personal tax accountant or preparer
Support for Lower-Income Albertans
Alberta offers targeted support for lower-income Albertans through key benefits:
- Alberta Child and Family Benefits
- GST/HST Credit
- Climate Action Payment
These initiatives, which the CRA runs, assist qualified individuals and families in lowering their tax obligations.
Our Comprehensive Personal Income Tax Service
Here is an overview of the personal tax services we offer in Alberta:
Personal and Family tax return
Self-employed and Business Owner Taxes
Tax planning and strategy
CRA dispute resolution
Multi-year catch-up tax filing
Our Simple Four-Step Tax Process
- In the first step, our team secures document upload through our client portal or in an in-person meeting.
- Our experts analyze your documents, identify savings opportunities, and prepare your return.
- Before filing, our team answers your questions and explains your results.
- We track your refund and e-file directly with the CRA.
Let our experts maximize your refund and provide you with year-round peace of mind.