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FHSA eligibility calculator

Estimate FHSA room and tax benefit using shared FHSA rules.

General information only — not financial advice for your situation.

This is a learning tool. Always check CRA My Account records and talk to a qualified professional for your own numbers.

FHSA eligibility and room

Based on FHSA limits and eligibility rules from the shared data file.

Estimated room$8,000
Tax benefit estimate$2,400
Annual limit $8,000, lifetime max $40,000. Must be a first-time home buyer and Canadian resident.

Plain English

This calculator shows an estimate from the assumptions shown in the box above.

Show the math

The calculator uses the shared data files where tax constants are needed, and user-entered rates where the missing rule depends on your situation.

Worked examples

InputOutput
Account open 2 years, $0 prior, deposit $8,000 at 30% rate$8,000 room remaining, $2,400 immediate tax refund
Account open 2 years, $0 prior, deposit $16,000 at 40% rateUses full $16,000 carry-forward + current, $6,400 refund
Account open 1 year, deposit $10,000Over-contribution: $2,000 excess above $8,000 cap — triggers penalty

What this does not account for

Credits, deductions, residency gaps, and account history that are not entered here.

About this site

Every number on this site is sourced from CRA publications, the Income Tax Act, or provincial fiscal releases. We show the math, cite the sources, and never tell you what to do with your money.

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