About the Canada GST/HST Calculator
Sales tax in Canada depends on where you are. The federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is 5% everywhere. Five provinces combine it with their provincial tax into a single Harmonized Sales Tax (HST); British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Quebec charge a separate provincial tax on top of GST; and Alberta and the three territories charge GST only. This calculator uses the current rates published by the Canada Revenue Agency for all 13 provinces and territories and shows each tax separately.
How to use the Canada GST/HST Calculator
- Choose "Add tax" for a price before tax, or "Remove tax" to find the pre-tax price inside a total.
- Enter the amount in Canadian dollars.
- Select the province or territory. The rates for each tax are shown in the list.
- Read the price before tax, each tax line (GST, PST, QST or HST) and the total.
The formula behind it
2026 sales tax rates by province and territory
Rates used by this calculator (from the CRA rates table):
- Ontario: 13% HST.
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island: 15% HST.
- Nova Scotia: 14% HST (reduced from 15% on 1 April 2025).
- Quebec: 5% GST + 9.975% QST = 14.975%.
- British Columbia: 5% GST + 7% PST = 12%.
- Manitoba: 5% GST + 7% RST = 12%.
- Saskatchewan: 5% GST + 6% PST = 11%.
- Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut: 5% GST only.
Quick multipliers: $100 before tax in every province
Multiply a pre-tax price by the number below to get the total, or divide a total by it to get the price before tax.
| Province or territory | Taxes | Total rate | Multiply by | $100 becomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut | GST | 5% | 1.05 | $105.00 |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% | 1.11 | $111.00 |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% | 1.12 | $112.00 |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% | 1.12 | $112.00 |
| Ontario | HST | 13% | 1.13 | $113.00 |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% | 1.14 | $114.00 |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% | 1.14975 | $114.98 |
| New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, PEI | HST | 15% | 1.15 | $115.00 |
GST and PST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba
These provinces charge their own sales tax next to the 5% GST: 7% PST in British Columbia, 6% PST in Saskatchewan (for example in Saskatoon and Regina) and 7% RST in Manitoba. Both taxes are worked out on the price before tax. A $200 purchase in Vancouver is $10 GST plus $14 PST, so $224 in total.
How much is GST in Alberta?
Alberta has no provincial sales tax, so only the 5% GST applies. Multiply a price by 1.05 to add GST, or divide a total by 1.05 to remove it. The same applies in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Is PST or QST charged on top of GST?
No. In every province, the provincial sales tax is calculated on the price before tax, not on the price plus GST. Quebec stopped charging QST on GST in 2013, and Prince Edward Island moved to HST the same year. For a $100 purchase in Quebec, you pay $5.00 GST and $9.98 QST, for a total of $114.98.
Which province’s tax applies to online orders?
GST/HST follows the "place of supply". For goods, that is generally where they are delivered. A store in Alberta shipping to a customer in Ontario charges 13% HST, while the same order picked up in Alberta carries 5% GST. Provincial taxes such as BC PST and QST have their own registration rules for out-of-province sellers.
Small supplier rule
Businesses whose worldwide taxable sales are $30,000 or less over four consecutive calendar quarters are generally "small suppliers" and do not have to register for GST/HST, although they may choose to. Above that amount, registration is required.
Examples
Ontario
$250 before tax: HST 13% = $32.50, total $282.50.
British Columbia (reverse)
A $112 receipt: $112 ÷ 1.12 = $100 before tax, $5 GST and $7 PST.
Quebec
$80 before tax: GST $4.00 + QST $7.98 = $91.98.
Alberta
$1,000 before tax: GST $50, total $1,050.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GST and HST?
GST is the 5% federal tax. HST is a single combined federal-plus-provincial tax used in Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. In a HST province you pay HST instead of GST plus a separate provincial tax.
How do I reverse-calculate HST?
Divide the total by 1 plus the HST rate. In Ontario, divide by 1.13: $113 ÷ 1.13 = $100 before tax and $13 HST.
How much is GST in Canada?
GST is 5% across Canada. In HST provinces it is combined with the provincial tax into a single 13%–15% HST, and in BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec a separate provincial tax is added.
How do I calculate GST and PST in BC?
Multiply the price by 1.12 for the total. The GST is 5% and the PST is 7% of the price before tax: $50 + $2.50 GST + $3.50 PST = $56.
Which provinces have the lowest sales tax?
Alberta and the three territories, which charge only the 5% GST.
Are groceries taxed in Canada?
Most basic groceries are zero-rated, so no GST/HST is charged. Snacks, soft drinks, candy and prepared or restaurant food are generally taxable.
Is the Nova Scotia rate up to date?
Yes. Nova Scotia’s HST fell from 15% to 14% on 1 April 2025, and this calculator uses 14%.
Sources
About the author: Ahmed Bilal
Ahmed Bilal is the founder of VolexTool and builds and maintains every calculator on the site. Tax rates and thresholds are taken directly from official sources such as GOV.UK, HMRC, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Australian Taxation Office, the formula is shown on every page, and each update must pass more than 600 automated checks before it goes live. Ahmed is not a tax adviser: for decisions about your own situation, speak to a qualified accountant or financial adviser.