Sales Tax Calculator 2026 — USA & Canada

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Amount (before tax)

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Total with Tax

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Federal/GST Portion

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Total Tax Rate

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Tax per $100

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Canadian Tax Structure

HST Provinces

Ontario (13%), Nova Scotia (15%), NB (15%), PEI (15%), NL (15%). One combined rate — no separate PST.

GST+PST Provinces

BC (5+7=12%), Manitoba (5+7=12%), Saskatchewan (5+6=11%). Tax is collected separately.

GST Only

Alberta, Yukon, NWT, Nunavut — 5% federal GST only. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, making it the lowest-tax province for purchases.

Quebec (QST)

Quebec has its own sales tax: QST at 9.975%. Combined with 5% GST = 14.975% effective rate. QST is calculated on the price including GST.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — basic groceries (not prepared food), prescription drugs, most health and dental services, residential rent, most childcare services, and financial services are zero-rated or exempt from GST/HST in Canada.

US state sales tax rates are the base — many cities and counties add local taxes on top. E.g., California state rate is 7.25%, but Los Angeles County is 10.25% total. This calculator uses the state base rate only.

⚠️ Tax rates current as of 2025. Local taxes (municipalities) may add to state/provincial rates. Verify before pricing.

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