New Brunswick Tax Refund Calculator 2026 — CRA Refund & Amount Owed
Estimate your Canada tax refund or amount owed in New Brunswick. Enter employment income, RRSP contributions, CPP, EI, and federal/New Brunswick provincial withholdings. New Brunswick uses a progressive provincial tax structure (top rate 19.5%). Get instant federal and provincial estimates for 2026—free, no sign-up.
How to Use the New Brunswick Tax Refund Calculator
- Enter employment income and withholdings — Wages, federal and New Brunswick provincial tax withheld, CPP, EI. Add RRSP and other deductions.
- Confirm province — New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick Provincial Tax
Canadian residents pay both federal tax and New Brunswick provincial tax. New Brunswick uses a progressive tax structure with a top marginal rate of 19.5%. Your total tax is calculated on the same taxable income for both; provincial tax is determined by your province of residence on December 31.
New Brunswick offers various provincial credits including the low-income tax reduction and property tax credits.
What Affects Your New Brunswick 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 — New Brunswick-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. New Brunswick 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.