OAS Clawback Calculator
Protect your pension: Estimate the 2026 'Recovery Tax' on your Old Age Security payments.
What is the OAS Clawback?
Old Age Security (OAS) is a monthly payment available to most Canadians aged 65 and older. However, it is a means-tested benefit.
If your worldwide income exceeds a certain threshold—often called the OAS Recovery Tax—you must repay part or all of your OAS.
For every dollar you earn above the threshold, your OAS payment is reduced by 15 cents.
How to Use This Calculator
- Estimate Annual Income - Include your CPP, RRIF/RRSP withdrawals, employment, and investment income.
- Check OAS Amount - The standard OAS is currently around $713/month (more for those 75+).
- View Calculation - The results show how much you'll need to pay back at tax time.
Calculation Formula & Example
The Formula
Repayment = (Income - Threshold) × 15%
Where:
- Threshold (2026) = Projected to be ~$95,323.
- Full Clawback = Occurs when income hits ~$150k+.
Example Calculation
If your income is $105,323, you are $10,000 over the threshold. You must repay $10,000 × 0.15 = $1,500 to the CRA.
Benefits of Using This Calculator
- Tax Planning - Identify if you should use TFSA withdrawals instead of taxable income to stay below the limit.
- Avoid Surprises - OAS clawback is often deducted automatically from your checks starting in July—know why it's happening!
- RRSP/RRIF Strategy - Balance your withdrawals to keep your retirement income just under the threshold.
Calculator Use Cases
Anyone with an individual income over $90k should be monitoring this threshold.
A one-time sale of a non-residence property can trigger a massive OAS clawback for that year.
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