Buy a home in Canada and your province charges tax on the transfer of title. Die owning property and estate fees follow. Both are set provincially, and the formulas differ so much that one national figure would mislead you, which is why you won’t find one here.
The land transfer tax calculator covers the provinces that charge on a sliding scale, including first-time buyer relief where it exists.
Which tool fits your province?
- Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate land transfer tax, first-time buyer rebates and transfer charges by province.
- BC Property Transfer Tax Calculator
Estimate British Columbia property transfer tax and the first-time buyer exemption.
- Welcome Tax Calculator for Quebec
Estimate the Quebec welcome tax (droits de mutation) on a home purchase, with Montreal brackets.
- Non-Resident Buyer Tax Calculator
Estimate the extra tax a foreign buyer pays in Ontario, British Columbia and Nova Scotia.
- Probate Fee and Estate Administration Tax Calculator
Estimate the probate fee or estate administration tax in your province or territory.
Quebec calls its charge the welcome tax and lets each city add brackets of its own, so it gets a dedicated welcome tax calculator. British Columbia has a property transfer tax calculator with a first-time buyer exemption and a newly built home exemption.
Foreign buyer? You’ll pay extra in several provinces. The non-resident buyer tax calculator shows the surcharge for the province you choose.
What are probate fees?
Probate is the court process that confirms a will. Yes, it costs money. Some provinces charge a flat fee and others take a percentage of the estate. The probate fee calculator estimates the amount, Ontario’s estate administration tax included.
Budget for all of this next to legal fees and moving costs. You don’t want it landing as a surprise. The closing costs calculator adds up a purchase for you.
Figures follow the 2026 provincial schedules. Rates and thresholds change, so it’s smart to get the final number from your lawyer or notary before closing day, since they’re the ones who’ll actually collect it from you.
Frequently asked questions
Does every province charge land transfer tax?
No. Alberta and Saskatchewan ask only for small registration fees. Ontario, Quebec, BC and most others tax the price.
Does the buyer or the seller pay?
The buyer, normally on closing day. Your lawyer or notary collects it along with the rest of your closing money.
Can first-time buyers get relief?
Often. Ontario, British Columbia and Prince Edward Island offer rebates or exemptions with conditions, and the tools apply them when you choose that option.
Are probate fees the same everywhere?
No. They run from small flat fees to a percentage of the estate, and Quebec doesn't charge them for notarial wills.
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