Sales Tax by Province: A Quick Reference for 2026
Every province and territory's combined sales tax rate, in one scannable list, with links to the details for each.
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Plain-language explainers on Canadian sales tax — GST, HST, PST and QST.
Do I Need to Register for a GST/HST Number?
The $30,000 small-supplier threshold explained, and what changes once you register.
GST vs HST: What's the Difference?
Why some provinces charge 5% GST and others charge one blended HST rate, and how to tell which applies to you.
How to Remove Tax from a Total (Reverse Sales Tax)
The formula for splitting a tax-included total back into subtotal and tax, with a worked example.
How to Calculate PST in BC
British Columbia's 7% PST explained: what it applies to, what's exempt, and how it stacks with GST.