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Canada Capital Gains Tax Calculator 2026

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Only half the gain is added to your income and taxed at your marginal rate. The 66.67% increase announced in 2024 was cancelled in March 2025, so it is 50% at any amount. Rates vary by province — set the marginal rate below to your own.

Under Canada rules the tax is CA$3,000.00, leaving CA$17,000.00.

Capital Gains Inclusion in Canada: how gains on shares are taxed

Canada has no separate capital gains rate: 50% of the gain is added to your taxable income and taxed at your marginal rate, however long you held the shares. There is no annual exemption.

Only half the gain is added to your income and taxed at your marginal rate. The 66.67% increase announced in 2024 was cancelled in March 2025, so it is 50% at any amount. Rates vary by province — set the marginal rate below to your own.

What a CA$20,000 gain costs at different salaries

The marginal rates below come from this site's income tax calculator for Canada (combined federal and Ontario rates).

SalaryMarginal rateTax on the gainEffective rate on the gain
CA$50,00019.05%CA$1,9059.53%
CA$100,00029.65%CA$2,96514.83%
CA$200,00041.16%CA$4,11620.58%

How the calculation works — Capital Gains Tax by Country

Frequently asked questions

What is the capital gains tax rate on shares in Canada?

There is no separate rate: 50% of the gain is taxed at your marginal income tax rate.

Is there a tax-free allowance for capital gains in Canada?

No. There is no annual exemption in our table for Canada, so a CA$1,000 gain is already taxable.

Does the holding period matter in Canada?

No. The rate is the same whether you held the shares for a day or a decade.

How much tax is due on a CA$20,000 gain in Canada?

It depends on your income. On a CA$100,000 salary the marginal rate is 29.65%, so the tax is CA$2,965.

Sources

Official documents the rates and rules on this page come from.

Capital Gains Tax by Country

Capital Gains Tax by Country — by country

This is a reference calculation using common investment assumptions and is not a substitute for professional advice. We accept no liability for decisions made from it — see the terms of use for details.