Standard Sales-Tax Estimator
This estimator assumes a standard taxable purchase to which the displayed federal/HST and provincial tax rates apply. Actual tax treatment can differ by product, service, place of supply, exemption, zero-rating and provincial rules.
2026 Canadian sales-tax rates
The table below shows the general published rates for ordinary taxable supplies. It is not a determination that every product or service is taxable at the listed combined percentage.
| Province / Territory | Tax structure | Federal / HST | Provincial tax | Combined standard rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% | 0% | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% | 0% | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% | 0% | 14% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% | 0% | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% | 0% | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% | 0% | 5% |
GST/HST small-supplier registration
For most businesses, the GST/HST small-supplier threshold is $30,000 of worldwide taxable supplies. The legal result depends on whether the threshold is exceeded in a single calendar quarter or over the relevant four-consecutive-quarter calculation.
| Situation | General result |
|---|---|
| Do not exceed $30,000 | Generally remain a small supplier and are not required to register, although voluntary registration can be available. |
| Exceed $30,000 in one calendar quarter | You generally cease being a small supplier on the supply that causes you to exceed the threshold and must register and charge GST/HST according to CRA's effective-date rules. |
| Exceed $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters but not in one quarter | You generally cease being a small supplier at the end of the month following the quarter in which the threshold is exceeded and must register under the applicable timing rules. |
What happened to the GST/HST Credit in 2026?
The former GST/HST Credit is no longer the current name of the federal benefit. The CRA says it was replaced by the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) beginning in July 2026.
| Former benefit | GST/HST Credit |
| Current 2026 benefit | Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) |
| First CGEB payment in 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
Previous GST/HST Credit payments and historical notices can still appear in CRA records, but new benefit payments beginning July 2026 are under the CGEB.
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