Prince Edward Island Tax Information
Personal income tax, sales tax, government benefits, and official references for Prince Edward Island.
Prince Edward Island uses HST in place of separate GST/PST and applies a small provincial surtax on higher provincial-tax amounts.
Personal income tax rates
Prince Edward Island has 5 provincial tax brackets in 2025. The provincial basic personal amount is $12,000, which reduces tax by 9.60% of the amount (the first-bracket rate). The province applies a surtax on higher provincial tax amounts.
2025 Prince Edward Island Personal Income Tax Brackets
| Taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $32,656 | 9.6% |
| $32,656 – $64,313 | 13.4% |
| $64,313 – $105,000 | 16.7% |
| $105,000 – $140,000 | 18% |
| Over $140,000 | 18.7% |
Preliminary estimate — these figures are not yet confirmed by CRA / the relevant provincial authority and may change.
Combined federal and Prince Edward Island marginal rates, and prior-year tables, are on the Federal Tax Brackets & Rates page.
Calculators
Our Detailed Income Tax Calculator supports Prince Edward Island — select Prince Edward Island (PE) in the province dropdown for live federal + provincial calculations using the 2025 brackets and credits shown above.
Tax credits
In addition to the federal non-refundable credits, Prince Edward Island offers its own set of provincial credits — including the provincial basic personal amount and (in most provinces) a provincial dividend tax credit, shown in our Non-Refundable Tax Credits page. Jurisdiction-specific credits (such as caregiver and home-renovation credits) are administered separately; see the official Prince Edward Island resources at the bottom of this page.
Sales and property tax
Sales tax in Prince Edward Island: HST at 15% (combined federal GST 5% + provincial 10%).
Property tax is administered at the municipal level in Prince Edward Island and varies by city or municipality. The province does not collect a residential property tax directly.
Government benefits
Most federal benefits available across Canada — Canada Child Benefit, GST/HST credit, Climate Action Incentive Payment (where applicable), and OAS/CPP — apply in Prince Edward Island the same way as in any other jurisdiction. Prince Edward Island also administers its own credits and benefits; consult the provincial finance page below for current programs.
For a Canada-wide summary see our Government Benefits & Services page.
Budgets and fiscal plans
The Prince Edward Island budget is published annually. For the most recent budget document and supporting materials, refer to the Prince Edward Island Budget page.
Official government resources
- Prince Edward Island — Taxation and Property Records
- Prince Edward Island Budget
- Canada.ca — CRA for federal tax matters
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