Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) Calculator
Calculate the tax that non-residents owe on residential purchases in Ontario (25%) and parts of BC (20%).
NRST applies to the full purchase price for non-residents and foreign corporations buying ON residential property.
Non-resident speculation tax
$225,000
25% rate on $900,000 purchase price
The federal ban on non-Canadian residential purchases is extended through January 1, 2027. Confirm your eligibility (work permit, study permit, refugees, etc.) before signing — most non-residents cannot legally buy.
Rebates may apply: ON refunds NRST to those who become permanent residents within 4 years. BC has similar pathways. Speak with a real estate lawyer before relying on rebate eligibility.
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