Manitoba Taxes
Manitoba tax brackets for 2026, the personal amount phase-out, homeowners and renters affordability credits, RST, land transfer tax and no probate.
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The short version
- Manitoba income tax for 2026: 10.8% to $47,000, 12.75% to $100,000, and 17.4% above, on top of federal tax. The brackets are frozen, not indexed, since 2025.
- The basic personal amount is $15,780, but it shrinks to zero between $200,000 and $400,000 of income, which nudges the top combined rate above 50% in that range.
- Example, salary only: $50,000 pays about $7,340 in total income tax, $100,000 about $22,790, and $200,000 about $65,710.
- Homeowners get up to $1,600 of school tax back through the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit for 2026; renters get up to $625 on their return, more for low-income seniors.
- Sales tax is 5% GST plus 7% RST. Manitoba has no probate fee, and land transfer tax runs from 0% to 2%.
Manitoba Taxes
Manitoba's income tax brackets are simple and, lately, sticky: the province froze them at $47,000 and $100,000 instead of raising them with inflation. That quietly raises tax a little each year as wages go up. It also cut the probate fee to zero and moved most of its homeowner help onto the property tax bill. The calculator above runs your income; below is what Manitoba adds, and what it gives back.
Manitoba Tax Brackets 2026
| Taxable income | Manitoba rate | Combined with federal (salary) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $47,000 | 10.8% | about 24.8% |
| $47,000 to $100,000 | 12.75% | about 26.8% to 33.3% |
| Over $100,000 | 17.4% | about 37.9% to 50.4%, more where the personal amount phases out |
Combined rates step up where federal brackets start; CPP and EI on wages are extra. How brackets work: tax brackets and marginal tax rate. Manitoba next to the other provinces: province comparison calculator and provincial taxes.
What do Manitoba taxes mean for you?
Tell the assistant your income, family, and whether you own or rent. It works out your Manitoba tax and the credits you should get, including the renters and homeowners credits.
Manitoba Credits and Benefits
| Program | Amount | How |
|---|---|---|
| Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit | Up to $1,600 of school tax for 2026 ($1,700 in 2027) | Usually on your property tax bill; otherwise on the return |
| Renters Affordability Tax Credit | Up to $625 for 2026, plus up to $357 for low-income seniors | On your return |
| Primary Caregiver Tax Credit | $1,400 a year | On your return |
| Personal Tax Credit | From $195, reduced by family income | On your return |
| Fertility Treatment Tax Credit | 40% of up to $40,000 of costs | On your return |
Federal benefits too: the Canada child benefit and the Groceries and Essentials Benefit; dates on benefit payment dates.
Want your own numbers? Pick Manitoba in the free tax problem solver, enter your family income and children, and it estimates the renters and homeowners affordability credits and the personal tax credit alongside the federal credits. Nothing you enter leaves your browser.
Other Manitoba Taxes
- Retail sales tax (RST): 7%, on top of 5% GST. Prepared food under certain thresholds and some beverages came off RST on July 1, 2026; see sales tax by province.
- Land transfer tax: 0% on the first $30,000 of value, then 0.5%, 1%, 1.5%, and 2% over $200,000. About $4,650 on a $350,000 home. First-home help: FHSA.
- Probate: none since 2020; see probate vs income tax.
- Small business corporate rate: 0% on the first $500,000; see corporate tax rates.
- Health and post-secondary education tax levy: a payroll tax on larger employers, not on employees.
Manitoba Tax Questions
What are the Manitoba tax brackets for 2026?
10.8% on taxable income up to $47,000, 12.75% from $47,000 to $100,000, and 17.4% above $100,000, on top of federal tax. Manitoba has frozen these thresholds rather than indexing them.
What is the Manitoba basic personal amount for 2026?
$15,780, reduced gradually for net income between $200,000 and $400,000 and eliminated above $400,000.
How much is the Manitoba Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit?
Up to $1,600 for 2026, the lesser of that amount and the school taxes on your principal residence. It is usually applied on the property tax statement, and rises to $1,700 for 2027.
How much is the Manitoba renters credit?
The Renters Affordability Tax Credit is up to $625 for 2026, with a seniors’ top-up of up to $357 for those with lower family income. It is claimed on the tax return.
Does Manitoba have probate fees?
No. Manitoba eliminated probate fees in 2020.
Sources: CRA, Tax rates and brackets; Province of Manitoba, Personal tax credits and Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit; MNP, 2026 Manitoba budget highlights. Checked October 2026. Examples come from our 2026 rules engine with basic credits. Land transfer tax tiers are from secondary sources; confirm with Manitoba before closing.
Last reviewed October 11, 2026 against CRA and Government of Canada sources. How we check our facts.