Sales tax in Canada depends on where the sale happens, and the five calculators in this hub cover each case for 2026. Alberta and the territories charge only the federal GST at 5%. Ontario and the Atlantic provinces use one blended HST. British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba add a provincial sales tax (PST) on top of GST, and Quebec adds the QST.
For a fast answer at any rate, open the GST and HST calculator. Type a price to add tax, or a total to take it out. Most purchases need nothing else.
Which sales tax calculator matches your province?
- GST / HST Calculator
Add or remove GST and HST for any province or territory.
- Reverse HST Calculator
Take GST or HST out of a price that already includes tax and see the price before tax.
- GST and PST Calculator
Add or remove GST and PST in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
- GST and QST Calculator (TPS and TVQ)
Add or remove the GST and the Quebec sales tax, with the QST worked out on the price before GST.
- New Home GST/HST Rebate Calculator
Estimate the federal and Ontario rebates on the GST or HST paid on a new home, including the first-time buyer rebate.
| Where the sale happens | Tax charged | Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut | GST only, 5% | GST and HST calculator |
| Ontario and the Atlantic provinces | One blended HST (13% in Ontario) | GST and HST calculator |
| British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba | GST plus PST, on separate lines | GST and PST calculator |
| Quebec | GST plus QST | GST and QST calculator |
The CRA page on charging and collecting the GST/HST gives Manitoba as an example of a province that keeps its own tax: 5% GST plus 7% PST. Rates for every province sit on the sales tax by province page.
How do I take sales tax out of a receipt total?
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1 plus the tax rate, which is 1.13 at 13%. A $113 total in Ontario was a $100 price plus $13 of HST. Doing that sum in your head isn’t fun, and the reverse HST calculator does it for any province in one step. Where a separate provincial tax applies, use the GST and PST calculator above, and in Quebec use the GST and QST calculator.
What about new homes and business costs?
A new home carries GST or HST on the purchase price, although part of it can come back. The new home rebate calculator estimates the federal rebates, first-time buyer relief and Ontario’s share. Land transfer costs are a separate charge and belong with the property transfer tax tools in the land transfer hub. The guide to GST, HST and PST explains how the pieces fit together.
A registered business can claim back the GST or HST it pays on its costs, which is why invoices show the tax on its own line. If you are a household rather than a business, the GST/HST credit calculator covers a payment you may receive, which is a different thing from the tax you pay at the till.
Rates are for 2026. When a province changes its rate, we update the tool and note it on the page.
Frequently asked questions
What separates GST from HST?
GST is the 5% federal tax. HST rolls the federal and provincial parts into one rate in provinces that agreed to it, such as Ontario at 13%.
Does every province charge PST?
No. British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba do. Quebec charges QST, while Alberta and the territories have no provincial sales tax.
How do I take tax out of a total?
Divide by 1 plus the tax rate, which is 1.13 at 13%. The reverse HST tool runs that sum for you.
Is there tax on groceries?
Basic groceries are zero-rated for GST and HST. Prepared food, snacks and restaurant meals are generally taxable.
Do I pay GST on top of QST in Quebec?
Yes. A taxable purchase in Quebec carries the federal 5% GST and the provincial QST, shown as two separate amounts. The GST and QST calculator adds both to a price or strips both out of a total.
Can I get GST or HST back on a new home?
Often part of it. Federal rebates, first-time buyer relief and, in Ontario, a provincial share can lower the bill, depending on the price and how you use the home. The new home rebate calculator estimates the amount.