Do first-time buyers get land transfer tax rebates?
Ontario and Toronto offer rebates for eligible first-time buyers. BC reduces or eliminates tax on homes under certain price thresholds.
Behavioral lens: Sunk cost
Land Transfer Tax Calculator
Provincial and municipal land transfer tax with first-time buyer rebates. Plus a behavioral lens on sunk cost so the math matches your mindset.
Educational estimates only. Not personalized advice. Data targets 2026 Canadian rules.
Closing inputs
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Land transfer tax
Total tax due$7,475
Provincial portion$11,475
Municipal portion$0
First-time rebate$4,000
Effective rate1.0%
Behavioral lens: Sunk cost
Sunk cost shock at closing
Land transfer tax arrives after emotional commitment to a property. Treating it as a sunk cost you plan for upfront reduces closing-day panic and last-minute credit card debt.
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PsyFi helps you stack land transfer, CMHC, and moving costs into one purchase plan.
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Is this PsyFi calculator free?
Yes. Every PsyFi free tool runs in your browser with no signup. We built them to pair accurate Canadian math with behavioral science, not to gate basic estimates behind an account.
Does PsyFi store what I type?
No. Inputs stay on your device. Nothing you enter is sent to PsyFi servers.
Is this personalized financial advice?
No. These are educational estimates using published Canadian rules for 2026. They are not tax, legal, mortgage, or immigration advice. Confirm current rates and your situation with qualified professionals before acting.
Estimates for education only. Not financial, tax, mortgage, immigration, or legal advice. Canadian rules and rates change. Verify current figures with qualified professionals before making decisions. PsyFi tools add behavioral context; they do not replace personalized planning.