Alberta’s tax advantage

Overview

Alberta’s tax advantage is an estimate of the total additional provincial taxes individuals and businesses would pay if Alberta had the same tax system as other provinces.

In Budget 2024, Alberta's 2024-25 tax advantage was measured at $19 billion.

For more information, see the Government of Alberta 2024-27 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter).

Alberta tax advantage chart (Budget 2024)

Albertans and Alberta businesses continue to pay the lowest overall taxes when compared to other provinces.

Alberta's tax advantage, 2024-25 (billions of dollars)

Source: Alberta Treasury Board and Finance

This graph shows the total additional provincial tax and carbon charges that individuals and businesses would pay if Alberta had the same tax system and carbon charges as other provinces. This information reflects tax rates for other provinces known as of February 2, 2024.

This comparison includes:

• personal and corporate income tax
• sales tax
• fuel tax
• provincial carbon charges (excluding output-based pricing systems)
• tobacco tax
• health premium
• payroll tax
• liquor tax and markups
• land transfer tax
• other minor taxes

For more information, see the Government of Alberta 2024-27 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter).

Interprovincial tax comparison

From the Government of Alberta 2024-27 Fiscal Plan (Tax Plan chapter):

• Interprovincial Tax Comparison (page 135)
• Alberta Non-Refundable Tax Credits (page 133)
• Major Provincial Tax Rates (page 136)