Free tax calculator for Canadian freelancers
Calculate Canadian sales tax (GST, HST, QST, PST) for all provinces. Perfect for freelancers and small businesses. No registration required.
Tax Calculator
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Canadian Sales Tax Rates by Province (2026)
Current rates applied automatically when you select a province or enter a postal code.
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% |
| Yukon | GST | 5% |
When do Canadian freelancers need to charge GST/HST?
You must register for GST/HST and start collecting it once your worldwide taxable revenues exceed $30,000 over any 4 consecutive calendar quarters (or within a single quarter). Below this threshold, you are a "small supplier" — registration is optional and you are not required to charge sales tax.
Quebec freelancers: the QST threshold is also $30,000, but administered separately by Revenu Québec. You may need to register for both GST and QST independently.
GST, HST, QST, PST — what's the difference?
GST — 5%
Goods and Services Tax. Federal tax applied in all provinces and territories. Administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
HST — 13 to 15%
Harmonized Sales Tax. Combines federal GST and provincial tax into one rate. Used in Ontario (13%), New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, Nova Scotia, and PEI (14–15%).
QST / TVQ — 9.975%
Quebec Sales Tax. Applied on top of GST in Quebec. Administered by Revenu Québec — separate registration from the CRA.
PST — 6 to 7%
Provincial Sales Tax. Separate from GST in BC (7%), Saskatchewan (6%), and Manitoba (7%). Not all services are PST-taxable — check your province's rules.
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