GST HST Calculator Canada
Enter an amount and pick a province to add GST, HST, PST or QST to a net price — or remove it from a tax-included total. All 13 provinces and territories, at 2026 CRA rates.
Welcome to the GST HST calculator Canada. This complete Canadian sales tax calculator allows you to calculate federal GST, provincial PST/RST/QST, and harmonized HST across all provinces and territories using updated 2026 tax rates. Easily add tax to a net amount or extract it from a tax-inclusive total.
For informational purposes only. Tax rates change frequently — verify with your state's Department of Revenue before filing. This tool is not a substitute for professional tax advice.
· Rate source metadata is tracked in the TaxesLedger tax data registry.
Have a Tax-Inclusive Total? Extract the Pre-Tax Price
If you have a receipt or invoice total that already includes Canadian sales tax, use our dedicatedReverse GST/HST Calculator to instantly separate the pre-tax base from the tax amount.
Go to Reverse GST/HST Calculator →Know Your Postal Code?
Find the exact sales tax rate for your location instantly. Enter the first 3 characters of your Canadian postal code (the FSA) and get your province's GST/HST/PST rate.
Compare GST, HST, PST & QST Across All 13 Provinces
Enter a purchase amount below to instantly see the sales tax and total in every Canadian province and territory, ranked from cheapest to most expensive. The table also shows each jurisdiction's tax type (HST, GST+PST, or GST-only), federal and provincial components, and compliance details — registration thresholds, filing frequency, and whether input tax credits are recoverable. Click any province for its dedicated forward/reverse calculator.
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Federal GST | Provincial Tax | Combined Rate | Registration Threshold | Filing Frequency | ITCs Recoverable | Remote Seller Threshold | Calculators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta (AB) | GST | 5% | — | 5% | $30,000 (federal) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full GST | $30,000 (federal) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| British Columbia (BC) | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% | $30,000 (GST) / $10,000 (PST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | GST only (PST not recoverable) | $10,000 (PST) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| Manitoba (MB) | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% | $30,000 (GST) / $10,000 (RST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | GST only (RST not recoverable) | $10,000 (RST) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| New Brunswick (NB) | HST | — | 15% | 15% | $30,000 (HST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full HST | $30,000 (HST) | Add/Remove Reverse HST |
| Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) | HST | — | 15% | 15% | $30,000 (HST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full HST | $30,000 (HST) | Add/Remove Reverse HST |
| Northwest Territories (NT) | GST | 5% | — | 5% | $30,000 (federal) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full GST | $30,000 (federal) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| Nova Scotia (NS) | HST | — | 14% | 14% | $30,000 (HST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full HST | $30,000 (HST) | Add/Remove Reverse HST |
| Nunavut (NU) | GST | 5% | — | 5% | $30,000 (federal) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full GST | $30,000 (federal) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| Ontario (ON) | HST | — | 13% | 13% | $30,000 (HST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full HST | $30,000 (HST) | Add/Remove Reverse HST |
| Prince Edward Island (PE) | HST | — | 15% | 15% | $30,000 (HST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full HST | $30,000 (HST) | Add/Remove Reverse HST |
| Quebec (QC) | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% | $30,000 (GST/QST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | GST (ITC) + QST (ITR) | $30,000 (GST/QST) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| Saskatchewan (SK) | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% | $30,000 (GST) / $0 (PST) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | GST only (PST not recoverable) | $0 (PST - first sale) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
| Yukon (YT) | GST | 5% | — | 5% | $30,000 (federal) | Monthly/Quarterly/Annual | Full GST | $30,000 (federal) | Add/Remove Reverse GST |
* Manitoba's provincial sales tax is officially called RST (Retail Sales Tax) rather than PST — it is functionally the same type of tax as the PST charged in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, just under Manitoba's own legal name for it.
Rounding: the CRA lets you round the tax on each invoice to the nearest cent; if the third decimal is exactly 0.5¢ or more, round up. For cash transactions, the final total is rounded to the nearest five cents (Canada retired the penny in 2013), but the GST/HST is still calculated and reported on the exact amount.
Input Tax Credits (ITCs): How Businesses Claim Back Tax
Canadian GST/HST works like European and UK VAT: a multi-stage consumption tax ultimately borne by the final consumer, with businesses acting as collectors. To prevent tax cascading, registered businesses recover the GST/HST they pay on commercial purchases — software, raw materials, shipping, office supplies, utilities — by claiming Input Tax Credits (ITCs) on their GST/HST return (Form GST34-2), reporting tax collected minus tax paid. Keep receipts showing the supplier's 9-digit Business Number to justify ITC claims during an audit. To work out the recoverable versus non-recoverable split on a specific purchase, use the Input Tax Credit calculator.
Beyond the Rate: Registration, Exempt Supplies & Remittance
Four rules decide what a business actually remits, beyond the headline rate. You must register once taxable revenue passes $30,000 CAD over four consecutive quarters. Zero-rated supplies (basic groceries, prescription drugs, exports) are taxed at 0% but still allow input tax credit recovery, while exempt supplies (residential rent, health care, financial services) allow none — so the tax becomes a real cost. The CRA's Quick Method lets eligible businesses under $400,000 CAD remit a flat percentage of tax-included revenue instead of tracking credits. And non-resident digital vendors must register once sales to Canadian consumers pass $30,000 CAD in 12 months.
Each is covered in full, with CRA sources and eligibility rules, in the GST/HST compliance guide for 2026.
Province-Specific Rate Questions
How much is HST in Ontario?
Ontario charges 13% HST — a single harmonized rate that already includes the 5% federal GST plus an 8-percentage-point provincial component. There is no separate PST to calculate. Use the dedicated Ontario HST calculator to add or remove 13% HST from any amount.
What is the GST rate in Alberta in 2026?
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the federal 5% GST applies to most goods and services — the lowest combined sales tax rate of any Canadian province. Try the Alberta GST calculator for exact figures on any purchase amount.
Which province has the lowest combined sales tax?
Alberta, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut all sit at 5% — federal GST only, with no provincial sales tax layered on top. The highest are New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island at 15% HST. The comparison table above ranks all 13 jurisdictions.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions users ask.
What are the current GST, HST, and PST rates in Canada for 2026?
Canada charges a 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Five provinces combine this with provincial sales taxes to levy Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (14%), and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island (15%). Other provinces charge GST (5%) plus separate Provincial Sales Tax (PST/RST): British Columbia (7%), Manitoba (7%), and Saskatchewan (6%). Quebec charges QST at 9.975%. Alberta, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut only charge the 5% GST.
What's the difference between GST and HST?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the 5% federal consumption tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is a single, combined rate that merges the federal GST with provincial sales taxes in Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (14%), and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island (15%).
How do I reclaim GST/HST paid on business expenses (Input Tax Credits)?
Registered Canadian businesses can reclaim the GST/HST they pay on commercial operating expenses by claiming Input Tax Credits (ITCs) on their regular GST/HST returns (Form GST34-2). Note that provincial sales taxes (PST) in BC, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba are generally not reclaimable as ITCs, but are instead treated as tax-deductible business expenses.
How does Quebec's sales tax (GST and QST) work?
Quebec charges a combined sales tax rate of 14.975%, consisting of the 5% federal GST and 9.975% Quebec Sales Tax (QST). Unlike other provinces where the federal CRA administers all sales taxes, Revenu Québec administers both the GST and QST within the province.
What are the remote seller registration rules for provincial taxes in Canada?
For businesses located outside British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba making digital or e-commerce sales to local consumers, there is no $30,000 threshold for provincial sales tax in some jurisdictions. For example, Saskatchewan requires registration from the very first sale of taxable goods or software to Saskatchewan residents, while BC has a threshold of $10,000 CAD for remote sellers.
How do I reverse-calculate HST from a total?
Divide the tax-inclusive total by 1 plus the tax rate as a decimal. For example, in Ontario (13% HST) divide by 1.13: a $113.00 CAD total divided by 1.13 equals $100.00 CAD pre-tax, with $13.00 CAD in HST. Our dedicated reverse GST/HST calculator automates this for all 13 provinces and territories, including GST-only, HST, and GST+PST/QST jurisdictions.
All rates, thresholds, and regulatory guidance cited on this page are sourced from official government publications and non-partisan research institutions.
Canadian Tax Authorities
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The authoritative source for federal GST/HST rates, provincial HST variations, and input tax credit rules.
canada.caRevenu Québec
Official administration for Quebec Sales Tax (QST) and provincial GST/HST compliance requirements.
revenuquebec.caInternational Tax Bodies
European Commission — VAT Guide
Comprehensive portal for VAT rates and rules across all 27 EU member states, including B2B/B2C regulations.
ec.europa.euOECD — Consumption Tax Database
Global comparative data on VAT/GST structures and consumption tax trends across OECD member nations.
oecd.orgTaxesLedger is an independent educational tool. We are not affiliated with any government agency. Rate records include source metadata and verification status; always confirm with your jurisdiction's official Department of Revenue before filing. Last registry update: September 11, 2026.
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