How is the minimum RIF Payment Amount calculated?

The minimum RIF Payment Amount is calculated based on your age (or your spouse's age, as applicable) and the balance in your RIF Plan at the beginning of each year. Simply multiply the appropriate factor mentioned in the table below by your RIF Plan balance (or fair market value) on January 1st of the year that the minimum RIF Payment Amount is calculated for. Please note that the table below is provided for information purposes only. This information is also available on the CRA website. Please visit the CRA website at cra.gc.ca for the latest information on RSPs and RIFs.