What Is the Canada GST/HST Calculator?
The Canada GST/HST Calculator helps you get precise numbers for your specific situation in seconds. Instead of guessing or spending hours on manual calculations, get accurate results in seconds. Enter your details above and let the calculator do the work.
Understanding the Canadian System
Canadian financial calculations involve federal and provincial components that interact in ways that are easy to miscalculate manually. This tool accounts for those interactions so you get an accurate picture of your real obligations and benefits.
Canada GST/HST Calculator
How It Works
This canada gst/hst calculator uses established formulas to provide accurate results.
The basic rule:
- GST = Amount x GST rate (5% federal, or combined HST rate)
- PST/QST = Amount x Provincial rate (varies by province)
- Total with tax = Amount x (1 + combined rate)
- Remove tax: Subtotal = Total / (1 + combined rate)
Results are estimates. Consult a professional for critical decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between GST and HST?
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is a 5% federal tax. HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines GST with provincial sales tax into a single rate. Ontario charges 13% HST, while Atlantic provinces charge 15% HST.
Which provinces charge PST separately?
British Columbia (7% PST), Saskatchewan (6% PST), Manitoba (7% RST), and Quebec (9.975% QST) charge provincial tax separately from the 5% federal GST.
Which provinces have no provincial sales tax?
Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon only charge the 5% federal GST with no provincial sales tax.
Can I claim GST/HST back?
Businesses registered for GST/HST can claim Input Tax Credits (ITCs) to recover GST/HST paid on business expenses. Low-income individuals may qualify for the GST/HST credit, paid quarterly.