Canada GST/HST Calculator
Calculate GST, HST, and PST for all Canadian provinces. Add or remove tax from any purchase amount.
C$
Quick:
C$113
Total with Tax
C$13.00
Total Tax
C$13.00
HST Amount
C$0.00
PST/QST Amount
Tax Breakdown
| Tax | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HST | 13% | C$13.00 |
| PST | 0% | C$0.00 |
| Total Tax | 13% | C$13.00 |
Canadian Sales Tax Overview
Canada uses a combination of federal and provincial taxes. The structure differs by province.
Tax Structure by Type
HST provinces (ON, NS, NB, NL, PE): single harmonized tax
GST+PST provinces (BC, SK, MB): two separate taxes
GST+QST (QC): federal GST + Quebec Sales Tax
GST only (AB, YT, NT, NU): federal 5% only
GST+PST provinces (BC, SK, MB): two separate taxes
GST+QST (QC): federal GST + Quebec Sales Tax
GST only (AB, YT, NT, NU): federal 5% only
Example
C$500 purchase in Ontario (13% HST):
HST = $500 Γ 13% = $65
Total = $500 + $65 = C$565
C$500 purchase in British Columbia (5% GST + 7% PST):
GST = $500 Γ 5% = $25 | PST = $500 Γ 7% = $35
Total = $500 + $25 + $35 = C$560
HST = $500 Γ 13% = $65
Total = $500 + $65 = C$565
C$500 purchase in British Columbia (5% GST + 7% PST):
GST = $500 Γ 5% = $25 | PST = $500 Γ 7% = $35
Total = $500 + $25 + $35 = C$560
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Province Tax Rate Comparison
Compare total tax rates across all Canadian provinces and territories
Tax Rate Comparison by Province
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| Province | Total Rate | Tax on Amount | Total Price |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GST and HST?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the federal 5% tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines federal GST with provincial sales tax into one tax collected together. Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI use HST.
Which provinces have HST?
Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (15%), New Brunswick (15%), Newfoundland and Labrador (15%), and Prince Edward Island (15%) use HST. Other provinces collect GST plus their own PST separately.
What is PST?
Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is a separate provincial tax collected in BC (7%), Saskatchewan (6%), and Manitoba (7%). Quebec collects QST (9.975%) separately from GST.
Are there GST/HST exemptions?
Basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices, and most financial services are zero-rated (0%). Residential rents, medical services, and educational services are generally exempt.
When must a business register for GST/HST?
Most businesses must register when their taxable revenues exceed $30,000 in four consecutive quarters. Small suppliers under this threshold may register voluntarily.