SaskatchewanPublications SaskatchewanJanuary 1, 2026

Saskatchewan's 2026 dependent child and equivalent amounts take effect

The Income Tax Act, 2000 sets the dependent child amount at $8,358 for the 2026 taxation year. The equivalent-to-spouse amount is up to $20,381.

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Official date

January 1, 2026

Effective

January 1, 2026

Jurisdiction

SKSaskatchewan

Kind

LegislationIn force

Publisher

Publications Saskatchewan

Touches

Tax and net income

References

Statute

The Income Tax Act, 2000, S.S. 2000, c. I-2.01

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# Saskatchewan's 2026 dependent child and equivalent amounts take effect

- Official date: 2026-01-01
- Effective: 2026-01-01
- Jurisdiction: Saskatchewan
- Kind: Legislation (In force)
- Affects: Tax and net income
- Source: Publications Saskatchewan, https://publications.saskatchewan.ca/api/v1/products/583/formats/806/download
- Statute: The Income Tax Act, 2000, S.S. 2000, c. I-2.01

The Income Tax Act, 2000 sets the dependent child amount at $8,358 for the 2026 taxation year. The equivalent-to-spouse amount is up to $20,381.

In Amicably now: Amicably's 2026 Saskatchewan figures use these amounts.