Section 216 Refund Estimator

Estimate your actual Section 216 tax liability on net rental income and see whether you're due a refund on the tax already withheld.

Note: this is separate from the Underused Housing Tax, which was eliminated for 2025 and later years. Section 216 and your NR6 withholding are unaffected by that change.

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Gross Annual Rental Income (CAD)

Total Deductible Expenses (CAD)

Mortgage interest, property tax, insurance, management fees, repairs, etc.

Non-Resident Tax Already Remitted This Year (CAD)

The 25% withholding your agent or tenant sent to CRA monthly—on net rent if you had an approved NR6, or gross rent if you didn't.

Canadian-source income was 90% or more of my total world income this yearOnly then can you claim the federal basic personal amount credit. Leave unchecked if unsure.

Net Rental Income

Gross Rental Income$30,000

Deductible Expenses-$12,000

Net Rental Income$18,000

Estimated Section 216 Tax

Federal Tax (graduated rates)$2,520

Non-Resident Surtax (48% in lieu of provincial tax)$1,210

Total Estimated Tax Owed$3,730

Estimated Refund

$770

Based on tax already remitted vs. your estimated liability on net income

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Disclaimer: This estimator uses simplified 2026 federal tax brackets and the standard non-resident surtax. It does not account for every possible credit, deduction, or edge case. This is not tax or legal advice—actual results depend on your full return and CRA assessment. Consult a cross-border tax professional for personalized guidance.

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