Canada GST / HST Calculator
Calculate GST, PST, QST, or HST by province and territory with 2026 rates.
100% client-side — your data never leaves this tab
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What is Canada GST / HST Calculator?
Canada GST/HST Calculator computes federal GST, provincial PST, or combined HST for all provinces and territories. Enter an amount and select your province to see tax breakdown and total. Uses 2026 rates (GST 5%, HST 13–15% where applicable, PST/QST varies). Client-side only.
Amounts are calculated locally — nothing is uploaded.
How to use Canada GST / HST Calculator
- 1Enter the pre-tax amount in CAD.
- 2Select province or territory.
- 3Review GST, PST/QST or HST and total with tax.
Examples
$100 in Ontario
HST 13% → $13 tax → $113 total
$100 in BC
GST 5% + PST 7% → $12 total tax
$100 in Quebec
GST 5% + QST 9.975% → $14.98 tax
Tips & common mistakes
- HST provinces (ON, NB, NL, NS, PE) combine federal and provincial into one rate.
- Alberta, territories, and some others charge GST only (5%).
- Businesses may claim input tax credits — this tool is for consumer estimates.
Who uses this tool?
- Shopping and invoice totals in Canada.
- Freelancers estimating tax on goods sold.
- Cross-province price comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
- What is HST vs GST?
- GST is the 5% federal goods and services tax. HST harmonizes GST with provincial tax in participating provinces (e.g., 13% in Ontario, 15% in Atlantic provinces).
- What is Quebec QST?
- Quebec Sales Tax (QST) is 9.975% provincial tax charged alongside 5% GST on most goods and services in Quebec.
- GST on $100 in Alberta?
- Alberta has no provincial sales tax — only 5% GST applies, so $100 + $5 = $105 total.
- Which provinces use HST?
- Ontario (13%), New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island (15% each).
- Is my data sent to a server?
- No. All calculations happen in your browser.