Tax by province
Version 2026-10-0113 provinces and territories. Tax follows the province the goods ship to, never the shop’s.
In force today
Rows in force on 5 Nov 2026, with the tax on a sample subtotal.
| Province or territory | Tax | Collected | Tax on $1,000.00 |
|---|---|---|---|
Alberta AB |
Since 1 Jan 2008 | 5% | $50.00 |
British Columbia BC |
Since 1 Apr 2013 | 5% PST pending | $50.00 |
Manitoba MB |
Since 1 Jul 2019 | 5% RST pending | $50.00 |
New Brunswick NB |
Since 1 Jul 2016 | 15% | $150.00 |
Newfoundland and Labrador NL |
Since 1 Jul 2016 | 15% | $150.00 |
Northwest Territories NT |
Since 1 Jan 2008 | 5% | $50.00 |
Nova Scotia NS |
Since 1 Apr 2025 | 14% | $140.00 |
Nunavut NU |
Since 1 Jan 2008 | 5% | $50.00 |
Ontario ON |
Since 1 Jul 2010 | 13% | $130.00 |
Prince Edward Island PE |
Since 1 Oct 2016 | 15% | $150.00 |
Quebec QC |
Since 1 Jan 2013 | 14.975% | $149.75 |
Saskatchewan SK |
Since 23 Mar 2017 | 5% PST pending | $50.00 |
Yukon YT |
Since 1 Jan 2008 | 5% | $50.00 |
PST is listed and not collected in 3 provinces until the accountant’s opinion on registering as an out-of-province seller.
Review
2 questions with the accountant.
Current rates read from the CRA’s pages
DoneFrom the cost file, 24 Sep 2026
QST charged on the price before GST
DoneFrom the cost file, 24 Sep 2026
Start dates before 2025, for the history rows
WaitingWith the accountant
Whether we register for PST in British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan as an out-of-province seller
WaitingWith the accountant
History
Rows that ended. They stay for the quotes and invoices they priced.
Nova Scotia: HST 15%
1 Jul 2010 to 31 Mar 2025
Replaced by HST 14% from 1 Apr 2025
How tax is worked out
- By the province the goods ship to, not where the shop is.
- In Quebec, QST is charged on the price before GST.
- Each component is rounded to the cent on its own.
- A rate change is a new dated row; past rows stay.