Methodology & Sources

Updated: October 2026. All calculators use official government data.

Important: These tools provide estimates for informational purposes only. Consult a professional (CPA, financial advisor, lawyer) for any significant financial decision. Calculon.ca is not affiliated with the CRA or the Ontario Ministry of Finance.

Take-Home Pay Calculator

Revised: January 2026

Parameter2026 ValueSource
Federal tax brackets15% / 20.5% / 26% / 29% / 33%CRA — T4032
Ontario tax brackets5.05% / 9.15% / 11.16% / 12.16% / 13.16%Ontario Ministry of Finance
Ontario surtax20% over $5,315 / 36% over $6,802 Ontario taxOntario Ministry of Finance
Ontario Health Premium$0 to $900 by incomeOntario Ministry of Finance
Federal basic personal amount$16,452CRA — TD1
Ontario basic personal amount$11$26,865Ontario — TD1ON
CPP employee rate5.95% on earnings up to $73,200CRA
CPP2 employee rate4.00% on $73,200 to $81,200CRA
EI employee rate (outside QC)1.64% up to $68,900CRA

HST Calculator

ProvinceRate 2026Source
Ontario (HST)13%CRA
GST (all other provinces)5%CRA
Registration threshold$30,000 over 4 rolling quartersCRA

Mortgage Calculator

ParameterValue / MethodSource
Interest compoundingSemi-annual (Canadian standard)Interest Act (Canada)
CMHC premium (under 20% down)2.80% to 4.00% by down paymentCMHC
OSFI stress test5.25% or rate + 2%, whichever is higherOSFI — B-20

Land Transfer Tax

Ontario BracketRateSource
Up to $55,0000.5%Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act
$55,001 to $250,0001.0%Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act
$250,001 to $400,0001.5%Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act
$400,001 to $2,000,0002.0%Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act
Over $2,000,0002.5%Ontario Land Transfer Tax Act
First-time buyer rebate (ON)Max $4,000Ontario Ministry of Finance
Toronto MLTT first-buyer rebateMax $4$4,475City of Toronto

CPP Calculator

Parameter2026 ValueSource
CPP max benefit at 65$1$1,507/monthService Canada
YMPE (Year Max Pensionable Earnings)$73,200CRA
YMPE2 (CPP2 ceiling)$81,200CRA
Employee contribution rate (CPP)5.95%CRA
Employee contribution rate (CPP2)4.00%CRA

OAS / GIS Calculator

Parameter2026 ValueSource
OAS (ages 65-74)~$727/monthService Canada
OAS (age 75+)~$800/month (10% boost)Service Canada
Clawback threshold~$93,454CRA

RRSP / TFSA / FHSA

Parameter2026 ValueSource
RRSP contribution limit$32$33,810 or 18% of 2025 incomeCRA
TFSA annual limit$7,000CRA
FHSA annual limit$8,000 (lifetime $40,000)CRA

Mileage Reimbursement

Parameter2026 ValueSource
First 5,000 km72¢/kmCRA — Vehicle rates
Additional km66¢/kmCRA — Vehicle rates