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Claim $100 Bonus →| Province | Federal GST | Provincial | Total Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | 5% (in HST) | 8% (in HST) | 13% HST |
| British Columbia | 5% GST | 7% PST | 12% combined |
| Alberta | 5% GST | None | 5% only |
| Quebec | 5% GST | 9.975% QST | 14.975% combined |
| Manitoba | 5% GST | 7% PST (RST) | 12% combined |
| Saskatchewan | 5% GST | 6% PST | 11% combined |
| Nova Scotia | 5% (in HST) | 10% (in HST) | 15% HST |
| New Brunswick | 5% (in HST) | 10% (in HST) | 15% HST |
| Prince Edward Island | 5% (in HST) | 10% (in HST) | 15% HST |
| Newfoundland | 5% (in HST) | 10% (in HST) | 15% HST |
| Northwest Territories | 5% GST | None | 5% only |
| Nunavut | 5% GST | None | 5% only |
| Yukon | 5% GST | None | 5% only |
HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) combines the federal GST (5%) with the provincial sales tax into a single tax collected together. Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland use HST. The HST rate varies by province based on the provincial component added to the base 5% GST.
Not all goods and services are subject to GST/HST. Exempt supplies (no GST/HST): most residential rent, health care services, child care, financial services, and educational services. Zero-rated supplies (0% GST but still technically taxable): basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices, and exports. Businesses on zero-rated supplies can still claim Input Tax Credits on their own GST/HST paid.
Businesses with more than $30,000 in annual taxable revenue must register for GST/HST. Once registered, you collect tax from customers and remit the net amount to CRA (tax collected minus ITCs on your own business expenses). Smaller businesses can register voluntarily to claim ITCs on their input costs.