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Read article →GST/HST Calculator Canada 2025/2026
Calculate Canadian sales tax for all provinces and territories. Add tax to prices or calculate pre-tax amounts. Updated rates: Ontario 13% HST, BC 12%, Alberta 5% GST, Quebec 14.975%.
How to Use This GST/HST Calculator
- Choose calculation type – "Add Tax" calculates total cost including tax. "Remove Tax" finds the pre-tax price from a total.
- Select your province – Tax rates vary by province. Alberta has only 5% GST, Ontario has 13% HST, Quebec has 14.975% (GST + QST).
- Enter the amount – Input the dollar amount (supports cents).
- View detailed breakdown – See GST, PST/HST components and effective tax rate.
- Use reverse calculation – For receipts, select "Remove Tax" to see what you paid before tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
The federal GST (Goods and Services Tax) rate remains 5% across all Canadian provinces and territories. This rate has been unchanged since 2008.
HST provinces: Ontario (13%), New Brunswick (15%), Newfoundland & Labrador (15%), Nova Scotia (15%), Prince Edward Island (15%). These provinces combine GST and PST into a single tax.
Quebec's QST (9.975%) is calculated on the price including GST. For a $100 item: GST = $5, subtotal = $105, QST = $105 × 9.975% = $10.47, total = $115.47 (effective rate 15.47%).
Basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices, residential rent, most health/dental services, child care, educational services, and some children's clothing are exempt from GST/HST.
Yes, private used car sales in most provinces require payment of PST (or QST in Quebec) on the purchase price. GST applies only if buying from a dealership. Rates vary by province.
Provincial Sales Tax Rates (2025-2026)
| Province | GST | PST/QST | HST | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 5% | 0% | - | 5% |
| British Columbia | 5% | 7% | - | 12% |
| Manitoba | 5% | 7% | - | 12% |
| New Brunswick | - | - | 15% | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | - | - | 15% | 15% |
| Nova Scotia | - | - | 15% | 15% |
| Ontario | - | - | 13% | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | - | - | 15% | 15% |
| Quebec | 5% | 9.975% | - | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | 5% | 6% | - | 11% |
| Northwest Territories | 5% | 0% | - | 5% |
| Nunavut | 5% | 0% | - | 5% |
| Yukon | 5% | 0% | - | 5% |