Canada sales tax calculator · 2026 rates
GST, HST and PST, worked out in one step.
Pick a province, type a price, and see exactly how much tax applies. Switch to reverse mode to pull the tax back out of a receipt total.
2026 sales tax rates by province
General rates for most purchases| Province or territory | Tax type | Federal | Provincial | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 5% | 9% | 14% |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 5% | 8% | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
Nova Scotia's HST fell from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025. Some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt, and provinces with a separate PST have their own exemptions. Read the full rate guide.
Guides
Short answers to the common questionsRates by province, explained
Why some provinces charge HST and others GST plus PST, and which rate applies to an online order.
02Ontario HST
The 13% split, the point-of-sale rebates on kids' clothing and books, and quick examples.
03How to calculate sales tax
The formulas for adding tax, removing it from a total, and checking a receipt by hand.
04Do I need to charge GST?
The $30,000 small supplier rule for freelancers and side businesses, and when to register early.
Frequently asked questions
What is the GST rate in Canada in 2026?
The federal Goods and Services Tax is 5% in every province and territory. In the five HST provinces it's built into a single harmonized rate rather than charged separately.
Which provinces charge HST?
Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (14%), New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island (15% each).
How do I remove HST from a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate. For Ontario's 13% HST, a $113 total divided by 1.13 gives a $100 pre-tax price and $13 of HST. Use reverse mode in the calculator to do this for any province.
Which province's tax applies when I buy online?
Generally the rate of the province the goods are shipped to, not where the seller is based.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Canada?
Basic groceries such as milk, bread, fresh fruit and vegetables are zero-rated, so no GST or HST is charged on them anywhere in Canada. Snacks, soft drinks and prepared food are generally taxable.