HST Calculator
Quickly calculate Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for any purchase in Canada. Determine the HST amount and total price with ease before you buy.
functions Mathematical Formula
\( \text{HST Amount} = \text{Original Price} \times \left( \frac{\text{HST Rate}}{100} \right) \)
\( \text{Total Price} = \text{Original Price} + \text{HST Amount} \)
What is HST?
The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) is a consumption tax in Canada that combines the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and provincial sales taxes (PST) into a single, harmonized tax. It is applied to most goods and services consumed in participating provinces. This single tax streamlines the process for businesses and consumers alike.
How HST Works
When you purchase a good or service in an HST-participating province, the HST is added to the price of the item at the point of sale. Businesses collect this tax and remit it to the government. The rate of HST varies by province, as it includes both the 5% federal GST and a provincial component. For consumers, it means a single, combined tax appearing on their receipt.
HST in Different Provinces
Not all Canadian provinces use HST. Here's a quick overview:
- Participating Provinces: Ontario (13%), New Brunswick (15%), Newfoundland and Labrador (15%), Nova Scotia (15%), Prince Edward Island (15%).
- Non-HST Provinces: These provinces charge only the 5% GST, along with their own separate provincial sales taxes (PST) where applicable, such as Quebec (QST), Manitoba (RST), Saskatchewan (PST), and British Columbia (PST). Alberta has no provincial sales tax.
Exemptions and Rebates
While HST applies to most goods and services, certain items are either zero-rated (0% HST) or exempt. Zero-rated items include basic groceries and some prescription drugs, meaning no HST is charged but businesses can claim input tax credits. Exempt items, like most financial services and residential rents, also have no HST charged, but businesses cannot claim input tax credits. Additionally, various rebates exist for specific situations, such as new housing or public service bodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current HST rate in Ontario?
As of the latest updates, the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) rate in Ontario is 13%. This rate includes the 5% federal GST and an 8% provincial component.
Is HST the same as GST?
No, HST is not the same as GST, but it includes GST. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a federal tax of 5% applied across Canada. HST is a combined tax that harmonizes the 5% federal GST with a provincial sales tax (PST) component in certain provinces. So, where HST is charged, GST is already embedded within it.
Do all provinces charge HST?
No, not all provinces in Canada charge HST. Only Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island participate in the HST system. Other provinces like Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia charge GST along with their own separate provincial sales taxes (PST). Alberta charges only GST and no provincial sales tax.
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