CRA Notice of Assessment Decoder · Tax Year 2025

Got your NOA? Here's what
the numbers mean for you.

Enter three numbers from your Notice of Assessment. This educational tool estimates your approximate RRSP tax impact and shows how much contribution room you have in each account — so you can have a more informed conversation with your financial planner.

Line 26500 RRSP Deduction Limit
Line 15000 Total Income
CRA My Account TFSA Room

Educational tool only — not financial or tax advice. The estimates below are based on approximate 2024 federal and provincial tax brackets and do not account for your personal credits, deductions, surtaxes, or other circumstances. Always consult a qualified tax professional before making RRSP or TFSA decisions.

1Income & Province 2RRSP Room 3TFSA Room
01
Step 1 of 3
Total Income & Province

Your total income is used to look up your approximate marginal tax bracket — this affects how an RRSP deduction is estimated to reduce your tax bill.

Found on your NOA: Line 15000 — Total Income
$
Your total income before deductions. Found on page 1 of your NOA or line 15000 of your T1.
Provincial rates vary significantly. Required for the estimate to reflect your province.
How marginal rates work

An RRSP contribution reduces your taxable income. At an estimated 43% marginal rate, a $1,000 RRSP contribution could reduce the tax you owe by roughly $430 — though your actual result will depend on your full tax situation, credits, and other factors your accountant can assess.

02
Step 2 of 3
RRSP Deduction Limit

This is your cumulative available RRSP room — the total you could contribute and potentially deduct if you choose to do so.

Found on your NOA: Line 26500 — RRSP Deduction Limit
$
This is your cumulative unused room — it carries forward from previous years. The 2024 annual limit is $31,560. Unused room from prior years is added on top.
Where to find this on your NOA

Look for "Your RRSP/PRPP deduction limit" on page 1 of your 2024 Notice of Assessment. The figure shown is your total available room for the next contribution year (March 2026 deadline). You can also find it in CRA My Account.

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Step 3 of 3
TFSA Contribution Room

Your TFSA room doesn't appear on the NOA — you need to check CRA My Account. Knowing this number helps complete the picture of your registered account room.

Found in: CRA My Account → TFSA → Contribution Room
$
If you've never contributed and were 18+ in 2009, cumulative room is up to $95,000. The 2025 annual limit is $7,000. Enter 0 if fully maxed.
Don't have this number handy?

Enter your best estimate — the tool will still produce a useful overview. For the exact figure: log into CRA My Account at canada.ca, go to TFSA, then "Contribution room". The 2025 room is updated as of January 1.

Your NOA Overview · Tax Year 2025 · Educational Estimate Only

Based on your numbers, here is what to know.

Estimated tax impact
Remember: These are rough estimates based on approximate bracket rates. They do not account for tax credits, deductions, surtaxes, pension income, CPP/OAS, or other personal circumstances. The figures below are a starting point for research — not a substitute for advice from a qualified tax professional or financial planner.

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For educational and informational purposes only. Not financial, tax, or investment advice. All estimates are approximate and based on 2024 combined federal and provincial marginal rate tables sourced from Canada.ca and Taxtips.ca. Rates do not reflect individual tax credits, surtaxes, OAS clawback, pension income splitting, employment expenses, or other personal tax circumstances. Actual tax outcomes will vary. Always consult a registered tax professional or financial planner before making RRSP, TFSA, or investment decisions. Past tax savings are not indicative of future results. XEQT is subject to market risk and you may lose money. This page contains affiliate links to Wealthsimple; we may receive compensation if you open an account.