Sales tax rates by province (2026)
| Province or territory | Tax | Total |
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Nova Scotia's HST went from 15% to 14% on April 1, 2025. Quebec's QST is charged on the price before GST.
How it works
Add tax: price × (1 + rate) = total
Remove tax: total ÷ (1 + rate) = price
Ontario: $1,000 × 1.13 = $1,130
Remove tax: total ÷ (1 + rate) = price
Ontario: $1,000 × 1.13 = $1,130
Questions
What is the HST in Ontario?
13%. It combines the 5% GST and Ontario's 8% portion in one tax.
How do I take HST out of a total?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. In Ontario: total ÷ 1.13 = the price before tax. The difference is the HST.
Do I have to charge GST/HST as a freelancer?
Once your taxable sales pass $30,000 over four calendar quarters, you must register and charge it. Below that you're a small supplier and can choose to register.
Which tax do I charge a customer in another province?
For most services, the rate of the province where your customer is. A customer in Nova Scotia pays 14% HST even if you're in Ontario.