Income tax reductions continue to protect Saskatchewan families

April 13, 2026

Key points from this story:

• Income tax relief for families
• Second year of tax reductions
• $500 increase in tax credits
• No provincial income tax up to $65,000
• $4,500 less tax for $100,000 earners
• Volunteer Tax Credit doubled to $6,000

The Government of Saskatchewan is delivering further income tax relief as part of the 2026-27 Provincial Budget. This year's budget includes measures introduced in The Saskatchewan Affordability Act that benefit every resident in the province, including increasing the Basic Personal Exemption Tax Credit, Spousal and Equivalent-to-Spouse Exemption Tax Credit, Dependent Child Tax and Seniors Supplementary Tax Credit by an additional $500 each, and increasing the Saskatchewan Low-Income Tax Credit by five per cent - which benefits about 300,000 households in the province by providing quarterly benefit payments.

These increases are applied in addition to annual indexation adjustments that offset the impacts of inflation, ensuring tax savings help to address the increased cost of living. Combined with indexation, The Saskatchewan Affordability Act is providing approximately $200 million in tax savings this year alone. In addition to these affordability measures, the budget also doubles the Volunteer First Responders' Tax Credit from $3,000 to $6,000, providing recognition to the many volunteer firefighters, emergency services personnel and rescue teams that help protect Saskatchewan residents.

These changes build on the government's broader affordability plan and reflect its commitment to providing meaningful, long-term permanent tax relief while maintaining strong public services and a growing economy.