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Self-Employed Tax in Nunavut (2025 & 2026)
A self-employed person in Nunavut with $50,000 of net business income in 2025 owes about $10,650 in income tax and CPP — $888 a month to set aside. Sales tax: 5% GST.
What to set aside — quick estimate
Income tax + CPP/QPPSet aside each monthEffective rate
Full breakdown by bracket:Open the tax calculator
Estimated tax for 2025 (filed in spring 2026)
| Net business income | Federal | Nunavut | CPP | Total | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,554 | $303 | $3,154 | $5,010 | $418 |
| $50,000 | $4,109 | $1,008 | $5,534 | $10,650 | $888 |
| $75,000 | $8,080 | $2,353 | $8,364 | $18,798 | $1,566 |
| $100,000 | $13,104 | $4,068 | $8,860 | $26,032 | $2,169 |
Estimated tax for 2026
| Net business income | Federal | Nunavut | CPP | Total | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,455 | $287 | $3,154 | $4,896 | $408 |
| $50,000 | $3,922 | $992 | $5,534 | $10,448 | $871 |
| $75,000 | $7,755 | $2,301 | $8,493 | $18,549 | $1,546 |
| $100,000 | $12,716 | $3,995 | $9,293 | $26,004 | $2,167 |
Sales tax and rules in Nunavut
Nunavut has no territorial sales tax and the lowest territorial rates, starting at 4%.
Nunavut tax brackets for 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $55,801 | 4.00% |
| $55,801 – $111,602 | 7.00% |
| $111,602 – $181,439 | 9.00% |
| $181,439 – and up | 11.50% |
Applied on top of the federal brackets (14% on the first $58,523 in 2026).
Self-employed guides by profession
- Freelance web developers
- Graphic designers
- Independent consultants
- Independent contractors and trades
- Uber and ride-share drivers
- Delivery drivers (DoorDash, Skip, Instacart)
- Real estate agents
- Content creators and TikTok creators
- Etsy and online sellers
- Virtual assistants
- Tutors and coaches
- Cleaners and home services
- Canadian digital nomads
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Questions
How much tax does a self-employed person pay in Nunavut?
With $50,000 of net business income in 2025, about $10,650 in federal and Nunavut income tax plus CPP, an effective rate of 21.3%. Use the calculator above for your own numbers.
Is there sales tax in Nunavut?
Only the 5% federal GST.
Where is Nunavut tax calculated?
On form NU428 with your federal return.
Is CPP included in the Nunavut estimates?
Yes. Self-employed people pay both halves of CPP; the estimates include it and apply the deductible half.