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FHSA Calculator Canada

How to Use the FHSA Calculator Canada

The FHSA (First Home Savings Account) lets Canadian first-time homebuyers save up to $40,000 tax-free. Contributions are tax-deductible like an RRSP, and qualified withdrawals are tax-free like a TFSA. Use this calculator to project your balance and tax savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FHSA?

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered savings plan in Canada designed to help first-time homebuyers save for a down payment tax-free, combining features of both RRSPs and TFSAs.

What are the FHSA contribution limits?

You can contribute up to $8,000 per year to an FHSA, with a lifetime maximum of $40,000. Unused contribution room can be carried forward, up to $8,000 per year.

How does FHSA save me tax?

Contributions to an FHSA are tax-deductible, reducing your taxable income, similar to an RRSP. Qualified withdrawals for a first home purchase are tax-free, like a TFSA.

Who is eligible for an FHSA?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Canada, at least 18 years old (or 19 in some provinces), and a first-time homebuyer, meaning you haven't lived in a home you owned in the calendar year the account is opened or in the previous four calendar years.

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About This Tool

The FHSA Calculator Canada helps Canadian first-time homebuyers plan their First Home Savings Account contributions. See projected balances, investment growth, and tax savings for 2026.

How to Use

  1. Input your planned annual FHSA contribution.
  2. Enter the number of years you plan to save.
  3. Specify your estimated annual investment growth rate.
  4. Click calculate to see your projected FHSA balance and tax savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FHSA?

The First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered savings plan in Canada designed to help first-time homebuyers save for a down payment tax-free, combining features of both RRSPs and TFSAs.

What are the FHSA contribution limits?

You can contribute up to $8,000 per year to an FHSA, with a lifetime maximum of $40,000. Unused contribution room can be carried forward, up to $8,000 per year.

How does FHSA save me tax?

Contributions to an FHSA are tax-deductible, reducing your taxable income, similar to an RRSP. Qualified withdrawals for a first home purchase are tax-free, like a TFSA.

Who is eligible for an FHSA?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Canada, at least 18 years old (or 19 in some provinces), and a first-time homebuyer, meaning you haven't lived in a home you owned in the calendar year the account is opened or in the previous four calendar years.