How is Ontario Estate Administration Tax Calculated?

The estate administration tax is calculated on the total value of the estate. For example, for an estate valued at $240,000 the tax would be calculated as follows:

  • $5 per thousand for the first $50,000 of the estate
  • $50,000 ÷ $1,000 = $50
  • $50 X $5 = $250

Plus

  • $15 per thousand for the remaining $190,000 of the estate
  • $240,000 – $50,000 = $190,000
  • $190,000 ÷ $1,000 = $190
  • $190 X $15 = $2,850

For a total of $3,100 ($250 + $2,850) payable to the Minister of Finance.

For more information including details of assets which are to be included in calculating the total value of the deceased’s estate and details about Estate Administration Tax, please visit: https://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/tax/eat/

Calculate your Ontario Estate Administration Tax

Enter the value of the estate but do not include:

  1. Real Estate outside Ontario
  2. Jointly held property passing by way of “survivorship” for assets which pass on death of one owner to the surviving owner(s).
  3. Insurance proceeds from policies payable to a named beneficiary

 

Disclaimer: Please note that the above calculator is to be used for estimation purposes and is not intended to be substituted for legal or professional advice. This calculator relies on data entered by the user which may or may not be correct. We will not be held responsible for results that may prove to be inaccurate or unreliable and any related consequences. Please speak to our office for further details and clarification.

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