New Brunswick provincial individual income tax.
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Calculate Taxable Income
Same as federal taxable income (Line 26000).Line 26000
Apply New Brunswick Bracket Rates
First $49,958 × 9.4%; $49,959 to $99,916 × 14%; $99,917 to $185,064 × 16%; Above $185,064 × 19.5%
Subtract Non-Refundable Tax Credits
Total credit amounts × 9.4% (lowest bracket rate).
Apply Low-Income Tax Reduction
If eligible, reduces or eliminates provincial tax.
Net Provincial Tax
Gross provincial tax less credits and low-income reduction.
Apply Refundable Credits
Subtract applicable refundable credits.
Capital gains inclusion rate
50% inclusion rate for all capital gains; the proposed 66.67% increase and $250,000 threshold were cancelled March 21, 2025
Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption
$1,250,000 on qualifying small business shares (2025)
NB Tuition Rebate
Available to graduates of designated NB post-secondary institutions who live and work in NB. Rebate is 50% of tuition paid, claimed over 3 years (20%/20%/10% or until limit reached). Maximum $10,000 lifetime rebate.
Low-Income Tax Reduction
Eliminates NB provincial tax for individuals with income below approximately $22,000 (single). Phases out between ~$22,000 and ~$25,000. Adjusted for family size.
Interprovincial Truckers/Workers
Workers who live in NB but earn income in other provinces: all income taxed at NB rates if resident on Dec 31. No provincial allocation for employment income.
Prohibitions
NEVER apply other provincial rates to a New Brunswick resident; NEVER separate HST into GST + PST -- New Brunswick uses harmonized HST; NEVER claim NB credits without confirming NB residency on December 31; NEVER ignore the four-bracket structure; NEVER claim the Tuition Rebate without confirming NB post-secondary graduation and NB residency; NEVER present tax calculations as definitive -- always label as estimated
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Quick Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Province | New Brunswick (Canada) |
| Tax | Provincial Personal Income Tax |
| Currency | CAD only |
| Tax year | 1 January -- 31 December 2025 |
| Primary legislation | New Brunswick Income Tax Act |
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (administers on behalf of New Brunswick) |
| Filing portal | CRA My Account / NETFILE / paper T1 |
| Filing deadline | 30 April 2026 (15 June 2026 if self-employed; balance due 30 April) |
| Skill version | 1.0 |
New Brunswick Provincial Tax Rates (2025)
| Taxable Income (CAD) | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 -- 49,958 | 9.4% |
| 49,959 -- 99,916 | 14% |
| 99,917 -- 185,064 | 16% |
| 185,065+ | 19.5% |
Key New Brunswick Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Harmonized sales tax (HST) | 15% (5% federal + 10% provincial) |
| Basic personal amount (2025) | $13,044 |
| Spousal/equivalent amount | $13,044 |
| Age amount | $5,493 |
| NB Low-Income Tax Reduction | Eliminates provincial tax for income below ~$22,000 (single) |
| NB Child Tax Benefit | $250/child (income-tested) |
| NB Seniors' Home Renovation Tax Credit | 10% of eligible expenses (max $10,000) |
| NB Tuition Rebate (for graduates staying in NB) | 50% of tuition rebated over 3 years |
Combined Federal + New Brunswick Marginal Rates (2025)
| Taxable Income (CAD) | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 -- 49,958 | 24.4% |
| 49,959 -- 57,375 | 29% |
| 57,376 -- 99,916 | 34.5% |
| 99,917 -- 114,750 | 36.5% |
| 114,751 -- 158,468 | 42% |
| 158,469 -- 185,064 | 45% |
| 185,065 -- 220,000 | 48.5% |
| 220,001+ | 52.5% |
Conservative Defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown residency province on Dec 31 | Do not compute -- confirm province |
| Unknown marital/family status | Single, no dependants |
T1 Structure
| Schedule | Purpose |
|---|---|
| T1 General | Federal return |
| Form NB428 | New Brunswick Tax and Credits |
| Form NB479 | New Brunswick Credits (refundable) |
Provincial Non-Refundable Credits (Form NB428)
| Credit | Amount (2025) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Basic personal amount | $13,044 | 9.4% |
| Spousal / common-law partner | $13,044 | 9.4% |
| CPP/EI contributions | Actual | 9.4% |
| Age amount | $5,493 | 9.4% |
| Pension income | Up to $1,000 | 9.4% |
| Disability | $9,834 | 9.4% |
| Tuition | Actual | 9.4% |
| Medical expenses | Excess over 3% of net income | 9.4% |
| Donations | First $200 at 9.4%; excess at 19.5% | Non-refundable |
New Brunswick Refundable Credits (Form NB479)
| Credit | Detail |
|---|---|
| NB Low-Income Tax Reduction | Eliminates provincial tax for low-income earners |
| NB Child Tax Benefit | $250/child; income-tested |
| Seniors' Home Renovation Credit | 10% on up to $10,000 eligible expenses |
| Tuition Rebate | 50% of tuition over 3 years for NB graduates working in NB |
| Small Business Investor Tax Credit | 50% of eligible investment (max $125,000 investment) |
HST Considerations
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| HST rate | 15% (5% federal + 10% provincial) |
| HST registrant (business) | Full input tax credit (ITC) available |
| Small supplier threshold | $30,000 in 4 consecutive quarters |
| New Housing Rebate | Provincial portion: 36% rebate on homes up to $350,000 |
| Point-of-sale rebates | Children's clothing, footwear, diapers, feminine hygiene |
New Brunswick Dividend Tax Credit
| Dividend Type | Federal Gross-Up | NB Credit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible dividends (public corps) | 38% gross-up | 14% of taxable amount |
| Non-eligible dividends (CCPCs) | 15% gross-up | 2.75% of taxable amount |
NB Small Business Investor Tax Credit
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Credit rate | 50% of eligible investment |
| Maximum investment | $125,000 per investor per year |
| Maximum credit | $62,500 per year |
| Eligible businesses | NB-based small businesses (approved by NB government) |
| Carry-forward | 7 years for unused credits |
| Hold period | Must hold investment for at least 4 years |
NB Tuition Rebate details
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligible programs | Degrees/diplomas from designated NB institutions |
| Maximum lifetime rebate | $10,000 |
| Claim schedule | ~33% per year over 3 years |
| Residency | Must be NB resident and working in NB |
| Application | Automatic through T1 filing (claimed on NB479) |
Low-Income Tax Reduction thresholds
| Filing Status | Threshold (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Single | $22,005 |
| Single + 1 dependant | $28,459 |
| Couple (no dependants) | $28,459 |
| Couple + 1 child | $32,457 |
Seniors' Home Renovation Credit
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Credit rate | 10% of eligible expenses |
| Maximum expenses | $10,000 per year |
| Maximum credit | $1,000 per year |
| Eligibility | 65+ or supporting a senior; NB resident |
| Eligible expenses | Ramps, grab bars, walk-in tubs, stairlifts, widening doorways |
| Non-eligible | Routine maintenance, appliances, landscaping |
New Brunswick is Canada's only officially bilingual province. CRA services and all tax forms are available in both English and French. No tax implications -- administrative convenience only.
Single taxpayer, employment income $70,000 (2025)
| Step | Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taxable income | $70,000 | |
| NB tax on first $49,958 | $49,958 × 9.4% | $4,696 |
| NB tax on $49,959 -- $70,000 | $20,042 × 14% | $2,806 |
| Gross NB provincial tax | $7,502 | |
| Less: Basic personal credit | $13,044 × 9.4% | ($1,226) |
| Less: CPP credit | ~$3,867 × 9.4% | ($364) |
| Less: EI credit | ~$1,049 × 9.4% | ($99) |
| Net NB provincial tax | $5,813 | |
| Federal tax (for reference) | $10,252 | |
| Total combined tax (approx.) | $16,065 | |
| Effective combined rate | ~22.9% |
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