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Canada Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax amount and total price including tax.

Regional Rule Context

JurisdictionCanada
CurrencyCA$ (CAD)
Effective fromJan 1, 2026
Version1.0
Last reviewedMar 1, 2026
Next reviewJul 1, 2026
Source: Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)View

Canada Rates and Rules

Tax Rates

Federal GST5%
HST Ontario (ON)13%
HST Nova Scotia (NS)15%
HST New Brunswick (NB)15%
HST Newfoundland (NL)15%
HST PEI (PE)15%
PST British Columbia (BC)7%
PST Saskatchewan (SK)6%
PST Manitoba (MB)7%
QST Quebec (QC)9.975%

Exemptions

  • -Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, and Yukon have only the 5% federal GST
  • -Basic groceries, prescription drugs, and medical devices are GST/HST-exempt

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Canada has a 5% federal GST (Goods and Services Tax) plus provincial sales taxes that vary by province. Five provinces use a combined HST (Harmonized Sales Tax). Quebec has its own QST (9.975%). Alberta, NWT, Nunavut, and Yukon have only the 5% federal GST with no provincial component.

Disclaimer: This calculator uses publicly available rules effective as of Jan 1, 2026 (version 1.0). Results are for informational purposes only. Always verify with official sources or a qualified professional. Last reviewed: Mar 1, 2026.

Formula

Tax=Price×Tax Rate100\text{Tax} = \text{Price} \times \frac{\text{Tax Rate}}{100}

Multiply the pre-tax price by the tax rate percentage to find the tax amount, then add to the price.

Canada FAQs

What is the difference between GST and HST?

GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the 5% federal sales tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines the federal GST with provincial sales tax into a single rate in participating provinces.

Which provinces charge HST?

Ontario (13%), New Brunswick (15%), Newfoundland and Labrador (15%), Nova Scotia (15%), and Prince Edward Island (15%) all use HST.

What is PST and QST?

PST (Provincial Sales Tax) is a separate provincial tax in BC (7%), Saskatchewan (6%), and Manitoba (7%). QST is Quebec's provincial tax at 9.975%, applied on top of the 5% GST.

Which provinces have no provincial sales tax?

Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon have only the 5% federal GST with no provincial sales tax component.

Are groceries taxed in Canada?

Basic groceries are GST/HST-exempt in Canada. However, prepared foods, snacks, carbonated beverages, and candy are taxable. The exact rules vary by province.

Can I embed this Canada Sales Tax Calculator on my website?

Yes. Click the "Embed" button at the top of this page to customize the size, colors, and theme, then copy the iframe code. Paste it into any HTML page, WordPress site, or CMS. It is completely free, requires no signup, and works on all devices. You can also visit our embed guide at calculory.com/services/embed-calculators for more details.

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