Prince Edward IslandLegislative Assembly of Prince Edward IslandJanuary 1, 2026

Prince Edward Island repeals its young child tax credit

Prince Edward Island's young child tax credit is repealed from January 1, 2026. For 2026 the eligible dependant amount is $12,740.

Official copy Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Islandhttps://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/0432/I-01-Income%20Tax%20Act.pdf

Official date

January 1, 2026

Effective

January 1, 2026

Jurisdiction

PEPrince Edward Island

Kind

LegislationIn force

Publisher

Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island

Touches

Tax and net income

References

Statute

Income Tax Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. I-1

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# Prince Edward Island repeals its young child tax credit

- Official date: 2026-01-01
- Effective: 2026-01-01
- Jurisdiction: Prince Edward Island
- Kind: Legislation (In force)
- Affects: Tax and net income
- Source: Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/0432/I-01-Income%20Tax%20Act.pdf
- Statute: Income Tax Act, R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. I-1

Prince Edward Island's young child tax credit is repealed from January 1, 2026. For 2026 the eligible dependant amount is $12,740.

In Amicably now: Amicably's 2026 Prince Edward Island figures reflect the repeal.