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🇨🇦 Alberta · CRA · 2026

Alberta side hustle taxes

Alberta is one of the most gig-friendly provinces in Canada — flat 10% provincial tax, no PST, and Calgary and Edmonton have strong rideshare/delivery markets. Combined effective rate sits around 24% on net profit.

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Minimum wage
$15.00/hr (general)
🇨🇦 Local income tax
10% flat provincial
Effective tax rate
~24%
2026 mileage rate
$0.72 / km
Notable: Alberta has a flat 10% provincial tax — simplest math in Canada. No PST.

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2Your numbers
DoorDashNo service fee (tips + base pay)
Deduction
$0.00
Uber~25% service fee (variable by market)

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Deduction
$0.00
3Tax location

CPP 11.4% + ~15% federal + 10% Alberta flat

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4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

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Your real take-home
$486.40
After fees, expenses & est. taxes
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True hourly
$11.58/hr
App says $25.00/hr
Profit margin
48.6%
Tight
Gross earnings
$1,000.00
Platform fees
−$140.00
Expenses
−$220.00
Est. tax reserve
−$153.60
Net after tax
$486.40

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Net take-home
$486.40
True $/hr
$11.58
Hours tracked
42.0

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Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

Alberta tax essentials

  • Combined effective ~24% on net profit — lowest in Canada
  • Flat 10% Alberta provincial tax (above $148K it rises to 11–15%)
  • No PST — only 5% GST applies to rideshare/delivery gross
  • Calgary and Edmonton require business licences for rideshare

Filing agency: Canada Revenue Agency (Alberta assessment) ↗

Frequently asked

Is Alberta really tax-free for low earners?
Not quite — the federal portion still applies. But Alberta has the highest basic personal amount in Canada ($22K+), so the first ~$22K of net profit is provincially tax-free.
Do I need a Calgary business licence?
Yes — both Calgary and Edmonton require rideshare drivers to hold a class 1–4 commercial licence and a city business licence.
What about GST on Uber earnings?
Uber drivers in Alberta must register for GST from $1 in earnings (special rule for taxi/rideshare) and remit 5% on gross fares.
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