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GST QST Calculator

Calculate Canadian sales taxes (GST, QST, PST, HST) by province

Calculate Canadian Sales Tax

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Enter the price before taxes are applied

Quebec Tax Rates:

GST: 5% (Federal)

QST: 9.975% (Quebec)

Total Rate: 14.975%

Example Calculations

Quebec Example: $150 Suit

Pre-tax Price: C$150.00

GST (5%): C$150.00 × 5% = C$7.50

QST (9.975%): C$150.00 × 9.975% = C$14.96

Final Price: C$150.00 + C$7.50 + C$14.96 = C$172.46

Ontario Example: HST Calculation

Pre-tax Price: C$100.00

HST (13%): C$100.00 × 13% = C$13.00

Final Price: C$100.00 + C$13.00 = C$113.00

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Canadian Tax Rates

Alberta5% GST
British Columbia12% (5%+7%)
Manitoba12% (5%+7%)
New Brunswick15% HST
Ontario13% HST
Quebec14.975% (5%+9.975%)
Saskatchewan11% (5%+6%)

Tax Acronyms

GST

Goods and Services Tax (Federal - 5%)

QST

Quebec Sales Tax (9.975%)

PST

Provincial Sales Tax (varies by province)

HST

Harmonized Sales Tax (combines GST+PST)

Understanding Canadian Sales Taxes

How Canadian Sales Tax Works

Canada has a complex sales tax system that varies by province. The federal government collects GST across all provinces, while provincial governments may collect PST, QST, or use a combined HST system.

Tax Types Explained

  • GST: 5% federal tax applied across Canada
  • PST: Provincial sales tax with varying rates
  • QST: Quebec's provincial tax (9.975%)
  • HST: Harmonized tax combining GST and PST

Calculation Methods

Forward Calculation:

Final Price = Pre-tax + (Pre-tax × Tax Rate)

Reverse Calculation:

Pre-tax = Final Price ÷ (1 + Tax Rate)

Tax-Exempt Items

Common Exemptions:

• Basic groceries (bread, milk, vegetables)

• Prescription medications

• Medical and dental services

• Educational services

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