GST QST Calculator
Calculate Canadian sales taxes (GST, QST, PST, HST) by province
Calculate Canadian Sales Tax
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
Canadian Tax Rates
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