Standard Trust vs Qualified Disability Trust (QDT) Calculator

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Standard Trust (Non-QDT)

$0 End balance
Total taxes paid$0
Total payments to the beneficiary$0

Qualified Disability Trust

$0 End Balance
Total Taxes Paid$0
Total Beneficiary Payments$0
Standard Trust
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Qualified Disability Trust
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Notes:
  • Standard Trusts are taxed at the highest marginal rate (~53.53% in Ontario as of 2026).
  • QDTs benefit from graduated personal tax rates, saving the trust money.