Sales Tax by Province (Canada)
This sales tax by province calculator shows the combined tax on any amount in every Canadian province and territory, from GST-only to 15% HST.
What it does
The sales tax by province calculator applies the full combined sales tax rate for any Canadian province or territory, whether that is HST, GST plus PST, GST plus QST, or GST on its own.
Data sources & parameters
The figures below drive this calculator. We keep them aligned with the latest official guidance, and each result recalculates automatically whenever a value changes.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| GST, HST, PST and QST rates by province and territory (Nova Scotia HST 14 pct from 1 April 2025). | Rate schedule | canada.ca | Effective 2025-04-01Every rate verified at the CRA GST/HST rate table; citation moved off a retail trade association page. |
We always strive to use the latest data for every variable so our results and reports are as accurate as possible. Even so, errors are possible — you should not rely on this tool or its report alone, and we accept no liability for any decision made based on it.
The formula
Total tax = amount × combined rate; Total = amount + total tax
How it works
It reads the jurisdiction's combined total rate and applies it to the pre-tax amount, then adds the tax to give the tax-inclusive total.
Where it is used
- Comparing the total tax across provinces
- Budgeting a purchase in any province
- Getting a single tax figure without splitting the lines
What the sales tax by province calculator does
Canada has no single sales tax rate: depending on where you buy, the combined tax runs from 5% to 15%. Enter a pre-tax amount and choose one of the thirteen provinces and territories, and the calculator shows the total tax, the total with tax and the combined rate applied. It does not split the taxes into separate lines, which makes it the quickest tool for budgeting and comparisons.
The three ways provinces tax
- Harmonized sales tax: Ontario and the Atlantic provinces merge federal and provincial tax into one rate: Ontario 13%, Nova Scotia 14%, and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island 15%.
- GST plus a separate provincial tax: British Columbia (12%), Manitoba (12%) and Saskatchewan (11%) add their own PST, and Quebec adds the QST for 14.975%.
- GST only: Alberta, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon charge just the 5% federal tax.
The combined rates at a glance
- 5%: Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
- 11%: Saskatchewan.
- 12%: British Columbia, Manitoba.
- 13%: Ontario.
- 14%: Nova Scotia, since 2025.
- 14.975%: Quebec.
- 15%: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island.
Total tax is the pre-tax amount times the combined rate, and the total is the amount plus the tax. Ontario’s 13% is 0.13 as a decimal and Quebec’s 14.975% is 0.14975.
Worked examples
A $100 purchase carries $13.00 of tax in Ontario ($113.00), $14.98 in Quebec ($114.98), $12.00 in British Columbia ($112.00), $15.00 in New Brunswick ($115.00) and $5.00 in Alberta ($105.00), a $10 spread on the same item.
At $1,000 the tax is $130.00 in Ontario, $149.75 in Quebec, $110.00 in Saskatchewan, $150.00 in the 15% provinces and $50.00 in Alberta. The spread is now $100, which is why the province matters far more on large purchases like appliances or furniture.
When to use it
- Comparing the total cost of a purchase across provinces.
- Budgeting a purchase or a trip in a particular province.
- Estimating tax on a quote without the individual lines.
- Checking a tax-inclusive price against the combined rate.
Why the same rate can mean a different bill
Provinces also differ in what they tax. Some provincial sales taxes exempt items that HST covers, or tax services that others leave alone, and basic groceries, some children’s items and some services are common cases where the tax on a real basket differs from the flat rate. The calculator applies the standard rate to a fully taxable purchase, so for a mixed basket it gives the upper bound.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using one province’s rate for an online order taxed where it is delivered.
- Assuming a low headline rate means a low bill on every item, when exemptions can reverse the comparison.
- Stacking Quebec’s QST on top of GST; both apply to the pre-tax amount, for 14.975% in total.
Businesses charging tax should check the place-of-supply rules that decide which province’s rate applies to a sale.
Assumptions and limits
The calculator applies each jurisdiction’s standard combined rate to a fully taxable purchase. It does not model exemptions, zero-rated categories or point-of-sale rebates, and it does not separate the federal and provincial portions. Rates change when a province adjusts its sales tax, so confirm the rate and the taxability of a specific purchase with the relevant tax authority before relying on the result for a filing.
This is general information, not financial advice.
About This Tool: Sales Tax by Province Canada
Sales tax by province Canada: use this tool to get an instant, accurate estimate. The figures follow official CRA guidance and every rate and threshold is kept up to date for 2026. Adjust the inputs above to match your situation, or browse all our calculators to plan your next step.
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