Alberta Tax Refund Calculator 2026 — CRA Refund & Amount Owed
Estimate your Canada tax refund or amount owed in Alberta. Enter employment income, RRSP contributions, CPP, EI, and federal/Alberta provincial withholdings. Alberta uses a progressive provincial tax structure (top rate 15.0%). Get instant federal and provincial estimates for 2026—free, no sign-up.
How to Use the Alberta Tax Refund Calculator
- Enter employment income and withholdings — Wages, federal and Alberta provincial tax withheld, CPP, EI. Add RRSP and other deductions.
- Confirm province — Alberta is pre-selected. Provincial rates and credits vary by province.
- Get your estimate — See estimated refund or amount owed. Use for planning; file with CRA-certified software for your official return.
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Tax refund by province
Federal and Alberta Provincial Tax
Canadian residents pay both federal tax and Alberta provincial tax. Alberta uses a progressive tax structure with a top marginal rate of 15.0%. Your total tax is calculated on the same taxable income for both; provincial tax is determined by your province of residence on December 31.
Alberta tax credits include the Alberta tax reduction, education property tax credit, and various energy and climate rebates.
What Affects Your Alberta Tax Refund?
- RRSP contributions — Reduce taxable income at your marginal rate (federal + provincial)
- Basic Personal Amount — Federal and provincial amounts; indexed annually
- CPP/EI contributions — Overpayments are refundable; check your T4
- Provincial credits — Alberta-specific credits can increase your refund
- Childcare, medical, donations — Various deductions and credits apply
When Will I Get My Canada Tax Refund?
NETFILE returns are typically processed within 2 weeks. Allow up to 12 weeks for residents, 16 weeks for non-residents. Track your refund in My Account on the CRA website. Alberta residents receive a combined federal and provincial refund when filing one return.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for planning only. Tax rates and credits change annually. Consult the CRA, Revenu Québec (if applicable), or a tax professional for your situation. File with CRA-certified software for your official return. We do not provide tax advice.
References & Official Sources
- CRA — About Your Tax Return (T1)Federal and provincial tax filing.
- CRA My AccountTrack refund and view tax information.