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Ontario Estate Administration Tax (Probate) Calculator
Estimate the Ontario Estate Administration Tax (probate tax) payable on an estate based on its value.
Estimate
First $50,000Exempt
Value subject to the tax$450,000
Estimated Estate Administration Tax$6,750
$15 per $1,000 above $50,000.
This calculator provides a general estimate of Ontario Estate Administration Tax as of 2026. The tax applies to estates that require a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee. It is not legal or financial advice.
Common questions
- How is Ontario Estate Administration Tax calculated?
- There is no tax on the first $50,000 of the estate. Above that, the tax is $15 for every $1,000 (or part thereof) of the estate’s value — about 1.5%.
- When is Estate Administration Tax payable?
- It is payable when an estate trustee applies to the court for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (probate). Estates valued at $50,000 or less owe no tax.
- Can I reduce the tax?
- Some assets, such as those with a named beneficiary or held jointly, may pass outside the estate. Estate planning can reduce what flows through probate, but it should be done carefully with legal advice.
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