What is the difference between GST, HST, and PST in Canada?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a 5% federal tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines the 5% federal GST with provincial tax into a single rate (e.g. 13% in Ontario, 15% in the Maritimes). PST (Provincial Sales Tax) is a separate provincial tax charged alongside GST in provinces like BC (7%), Saskatchewan (6%), and Manitoba (7%).

Which Canadian provinces have zero provincial sales tax?

Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon do not have a provincial sales tax; only the 5% federal GST applies to purchases.

How is Quebec QST calculated?

In Quebec, the 9.975% Quebec Sales Tax (QST) is calculated on the pre-tax selling price (without compounding on the 5% GST), resulting in an effective combined tax rate of 14.975%.

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Instantly compute or extract sales taxes for all 13 Canadian provinces and territories with itemized GST, HST, PST, and QST breakdowns.

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Net Pre-Tax Amount ($ CAD) $1,000.00

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Total Price with Tax 13.00% HST

$1,130.00

Total Tax Amount: $130.00

Net Pre-Tax Base $1,000.00

Total Tax Share $130.00

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Pre-Tax Base Amount: $1,000.00

Federal GST (5%): $50.00

Provincial PST / QST: $80.00

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): $130.00

Final Total (CAD): $1,130.00

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What your $1,000.00 item costs across all 13 provinces and territories

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Understanding Canadian Sales Taxes: GST, HST, PST & QST

Canada utilizes a mixed federal-provincial sales tax regime consisting of four distinct structures:

GST Only (5%): Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon charge only the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax.
HST (13% or 15%): Ontario (13%), New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (15%) combine federal and provincial taxes into a single rate.
GST + PST (11% to 12%): British Columbia (5% GST + 7% PST = 12%), Saskatchewan (5% GST + 6% PST = 11%), and Manitoba (5% GST + 7% RST = 12%).
GST + QST (14.975%): Quebec levies a 5% GST alongside a 9.975% Quebec Sales Tax (QST).

Frequently Asked Questions (Canada Sales Tax)

How do I extract sales tax from a total receipt in Ontario? ▼

To extract 13% Ontario HST from a gross receipt price, divide the total by 1.13 to find the net base price. The difference between the gross receipt and net base price is the HST paid.

What is an Input Tax Credit (ITC)? ▼

Registered Canadian businesses can claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) to recover the GST/HST paid on commercial business purchases and operating expenses, ensuring tax is only borne by the end consumer.

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