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Retirement planning for Alberta.
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Top combined rate
48%
Basic personal amount
$22,769
Bottom rate
8%
OAS clawback starts
$95,323
Provincial tax brackets
Alberta income tax rates (2026)
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 8% | up to $154,906 |
| 11% | $154,906 – $186,574 |
| 12% | $186,574 – $220,000 |
| 13% | $220,000 – $310,000 |
| 15% | over $310,000 |
Provincial rates are applied on top of federal rates.
Provincial senior supplement
Alberta Seniors Benefit
Single maximum
$3,360/yr
Couple maximum
$5,040/yr
Available to seniors 65+ with income below the threshold. Claws back at 50% of income. TFSA withdrawals do not count toward the clawback. cinder.fi models this automatically.
What this means for your retirement
Alberta retirement planning insights
Alberta's restructured 8% bottom rate applies to a wide range (up to $154,906) — meaning most retirees pay a flat 8% provincial rate, the simplest meltdown math in Canada
Alberta's $22,769 BPA is the highest in Canada — the first ~$23K of income is provincially tax-free, a significant advantage for low-income retirees
The Alberta Seniors Benefit is the most generous provincial supplement at $3,360/yr for singles — 3x Ontario's GAINS
Alberta's top combined rate of 48% is the lowest among major provinces — relocating from Ontario (53.53%) saves 5+ percentage points on high-bracket income
Frequently asked questions
› Is Alberta the best province to retire in for taxes?
Alberta has the lowest top combined rate of any major province (48% vs Ontario's 53.53%) and the highest BPA ($22,769). For high-income retirees with large RRSPs, Alberta retirement can save tens of thousands in lifetime tax. The trade-off: higher property taxes and no pharmacare compared to some provinces.
› How does the Alberta Seniors Benefit work?
The Alberta Seniors Benefit provides up to $280/month ($3,360/year) for low-income singles, making it the most generous provincial supplement in Canada — more than 3x Ontario's GAINS. It claws back at 50% of income. TFSA withdrawals don't count toward the clawback.
› Should I do an RRSP meltdown in Alberta?
The meltdown calculus is different in Alberta because the 8% bottom rate extends to $154,906. You can withdraw a large amount from your RRSP at only 22% combined (14% federal + 8% provincial) — well below what you'd pay in Ontario or BC for the same withdrawal.
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