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Ontario probate fee calculator
Ontario's Estate Administration Tax: nothing on the first $50,000, then$15 for each $1,000 (or part) above it — 1.5%, with no upper cap. Deaths on or after January 1, 2020.
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Reference table
| Estate value | EAT payable | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | 0.00% |
| $100,000 | $750 | 0.75% |
| $250,000 | $3,000 | 1.20% |
| $500,000 | $6,750 | 1.35% |
| $750,000 | $10,500 | 1.40% |
| $1,000,000 | $14,250 | 1.43% |
| $1,500,000 | $21,750 | 1.45% |
| $2,000,000 | $29,250 | 1.46% |
How this is calculated
- Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998, SO 1998, c 34
- Ontario — Estate Administration Tax (current rates)
$0 on estates of $50,000 or less; $15 per $1,000 or part thereof above $50,000 for deaths on or after January 1, 2020. An estate information return is due within 180 days of the certificate. Checked August 4, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice.
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