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RRIF Minimum Withdrawal Calculator Canada 2026

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Withdrawal Factor
5.40%
Minimum Withdrawal
$27,000
Monthly Equivalent
$2,250
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OAS Clawback Check

A $27,000 RRIF withdrawal when combined with other income may remain under the $95,323 OAS clawback threshold depending on your full income picture.

Depletion Schedule (Year by Year)

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How to Use the RRIF Minimum Withdrawal Calculator Canada 2026

Enter your RRIF balance as of January 1, then select your age (or your spouse's age if using a spousal election). Optionally enter an expected annual rate of return to see the long-term depletion schedule. Review your mandatory minimum withdrawal, tax implications, and year-by-year projection of how long your RRIF will last.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RRIF minimum withdrawal for age 72 in 2026?

At age 72, the CRA-prescribed RRIF minimum withdrawal factor is 5.40%. For a $500,000 RRIF balance on January 1, your mandatory minimum withdrawal is $27,000 for the year.

Can I use my spouse's age to lower my RRIF minimum withdrawal?

Yes. You can elect to use your younger spouse's age when calculating the minimum withdrawal factor. This reduces your mandatory annual withdrawal and keeps more money growing tax-sheltered.

Is there withholding tax on RRIF minimum withdrawals?

No. The mandatory minimum withdrawal has no withholding tax deducted at source. However, any amount you withdraw above the minimum is subject to withholding: 10% up to $5,000, 20% from $5,001 to $15,000, and 30% over $15,000.

How does RRIF income affect OAS clawback?

RRIF withdrawals count as taxable income for the OAS clawback test. In 2026, the clawback starts when net income exceeds $95,323. For every dollar above that threshold, you repay $0.15 of your OAS pension.

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About This Tool

This RRIF Minimum Withdrawal Calculator helps Canadian retirees and pre-retirees calculate their CRA-prescribed mandatory minimum RRIF withdrawals for 2026. Enter your RRIF balance as of January 1, select your age (or your spouse's age for spousal election), and optionally set an expected rate of return to see a full year-by-year depletion schedule. The calculator also checks your withdrawal against the OAS clawback threshold ($95,323 for 2026) so you can plan your retirement income more effectively.

How to Use

  1. Enter your RRIF balance as of January 1 of this year.
  2. Select your age (or your spouse's age if using spousal election).
  3. Optionally enter an expected annual rate of return for depletion projection.
  4. Review your mandatory minimum withdrawal, tax implications, and year-by-year depletion schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RRIF minimum withdrawal for age 72 in 2026?

At age 72, the CRA-prescribed RRIF minimum withdrawal factor is 5.40%. For a $500,000 RRIF balance on January 1, your mandatory minimum withdrawal is $27,000 for the year.

Can I use my spouse's age to lower my RRIF minimum withdrawal?

Yes. You can elect to use your younger spouse's age when calculating the minimum withdrawal factor. This reduces your mandatory annual withdrawal and keeps more money growing tax-sheltered.

Is there withholding tax on RRIF minimum withdrawals?

No. The mandatory minimum withdrawal has no withholding tax deducted at source. However, any amount you withdraw above the minimum is subject to withholding: 10% up to $5,000, 20% from $5,001 to $15,000, and 30% over $15,000.

How does RRIF income affect OAS clawback?

RRIF withdrawals count as taxable income for the OAS clawback test. In 2026, the clawback starts when net income exceeds $95,323. For every dollar above that threshold, you repay $0.15 of your OAS pension.