How Much is GST in Canada? Understanding Federal and Provincial Sales Taxes

Learn about Canada's 5% GST, plus provincial PST and HST rates like Ontario's 13% and BC's 12% combined taxes.

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GST in Canada is a 5% federal tax applied to most goods and services sold for domestic consumption. Some provinces have additional provincial sales taxes (PST) or harmonized sales taxes (HST) that combine GST and PST. For example, Ontario has a 13% HST, and British Columbia has a 12% combined tax.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the GST rate in Canada? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Canada is a 5% federal tax applied to most goods and services sold.
  2. How does HST differ from GST and PST in Canada? HST is a harmonized sales tax that combines the federal GST and the provincial sales tax (PST) into a single rate, applied in certain provinces like Ontario.
  3. Which provinces have additional sales taxes besides GST? Provinces such as Ontario and British Columbia have additional provincial sales taxes—Ontario uses HST at 13%, while British Columbia has a combined rate of 12%.

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