What is the GST/HST rate in Ontario in 2026?
Ontario uses a 13% HST rate in 2026.
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GST/HST Calculator Canada 2026
Forward and reverse sales tax for all provinces — 2026 rates.
13 provinces Forward & reverse Free
Tax amount
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Total with tax$0.00
GST$0.00
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Tax typeHST (13%)
Effective rate0.0% pretax | 0.0% of total
Rates accurate as of March 2026. Source: Canada Revenue Agency.
Use this free GST/HST calculator to estimate sales tax instantly across all 13 Canadian provinces and territories. The tool supports both forward calculation from pretax price and reverse calculation from a total that already includes tax, using 2026 rates.
2026 GST/HST Rates by Province
| Province | Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| British Columbia | GST+PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST+PST | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST+PST | 11% |
| Quebec | GST+QST | 14.975% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
Source: Canada Revenue Agency
GST/HST on a $100 purchase by province
A $100 purchase costs $113.00 in Ontario with 13% HST and $105.00 in Alberta, where only the 5% GST applies.
| Province | Sales tax | Tax on $100 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 13% HST | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| Nova Scotia | 14% HST | $14.00 | $114.00 |
| Quebec | 14.975% GST+QST | $14.98 | $114.98 |
| British Columbia | 12% GST+PST | $12.00 | $112.00 |
| Saskatchewan | 11% GST+PST | $11.00 | $111.00 |
| Alberta | 5% GST only | $5.00 | $105.00 |
Rates in effect for 2026. Some items are zero-rated or exempt (basic groceries, prescription drugs), and provincial sales tax in BC, Saskatchewan and Manitoba has its own exemptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GST/HST rate in Nova Scotia in 2026?
Nova Scotia uses a 14% HST rate in 2026, updated from the previous 15% rate.
How do I calculate GST/HST from a total that already includes tax?
Use reverse calculation: pretax = total / (1 + tax rate). Then tax amount = total - pretax. This page includes that reverse mode automatically.
Which provinces have no PST?
Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon have no PST and apply only 5% GST.
What is the difference between GST, HST, and PST?
GST is the federal goods and services tax. HST combines federal and provincial sales tax into one harmonized rate. PST is a separate provincial sales tax applied in some provinces in addition to GST.