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Ontario Estate Administration Tax (Probate Fees)
Source: Ministry of Finance Estate Administration Tax
Legislation: Estate Administration Tax Act
Ontario Estate Administration Tax Calculator
Where the total value of the estate, wherever situated, that is sworn/affirmed to on the application for certificate of appointment of estate trustee is
| $1,000 or less |
no tax |
| over $1,000: | |
| on the first $50,000 | $5 for each $1,000 or portion (0.5%) |
| on the amount over $50,000 | $15 for each $1,000 or portion (1.5%) |
The above information is current as of January 9, 2019. The Ontario 2019 Budget announced that effective January 1, 2020 the Estate Administration Tax will be eliminated for taxable estates of $50,000 or less, and will be reduced by $250 for larger taxable estates. The rates for estate certificates requested January 1, 2020 or later will be:
| $50,000 or less |
no tax |
| on the amount over $50,000 | $15 for each $1,000 or portion (1.5%) |
Other Resources
Estate Administration Tax - Ontario Ministry of Finance
Revised: April 11, 2019