British Columbia does not use HST; instead, most taxable purchases are subject to 5% GST plus 7% PST — 12% combined on the taxable amount. Use the calculator below for forward amounts (pretax → tax and total) or reverse (total including tax → pretax and tax). Vehicle and private-sale rules can differ from standard retail — see the FAQ below. Always confirm specific transactions with CRA and BC provincial guidance.
Tax Amount
$0.00
Total with Tax: $0.00
Breakdown: GST: $0.00 | PST/QST: $0.00
Tax type: GST+PST (12%)
0% pretax | 0% tax
Rates accurate as of March 2026. Source: Canada Revenue Agency.
BC's combined rate is 12% on many taxable purchases. GST and PST are calculated on the same taxable base for most goods and services (illustrative split below).
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Federal (GST) | 5% |
| Provincial (PST) | 7% |
| Combined (typical retail) | 12% |
Many basic groceries and qualifying health supplies follow federal GST rules; BC PST has its own lists of exempt and taxable items. Motor vehicles have specific PST rules (including surtaxes on some high-value vehicles). This calculator models standard combined GST+PST on a pretax or tax-included amount — it does not replace ICBC or vehicle-specific worksheets.
British Columbia charges 5% federal GST plus 7% provincial sales tax (PST) on most taxable goods and services — 12% combined on the same tax base for many purchases. GST is collected by CRA; PST is administered by BC.
Use reverse mode: divide the total by 1.12 to estimate the pretax amount; the remainder is combined tax. For example, $112 tax-included implies about $100 pretax and $12 tax. This page’s calculator includes a reverse (tax-included) mode for BC’s combined rate.
New and dealer-used vehicles from a dealer are generally subject to 5% GST and 7% PST on the taxable price. Private used-vehicle sales are typically taxed differently at registration — PST applies based on the higher of the purchase price or wholesale book value; GST generally does not apply to qualifying private sales in the same way as dealer sales. Confirm with ICBC and BC PST bulletins.
Many basic groceries, prescription drugs, and certain health and medical supplies are exempt or zero-rated under federal rules; BC also exempts specific items from PST. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and most retail goods are generally taxable. Rules are detailed in CRA and BC government publications.
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Educational estimates only. Rebate eligibility, exempt items, and vehicle rules depend on specific facts; confirm with CRA and BC.