Sales tax Canada · Rates as of 1 November 2026
Northwest Territories Sales Tax (2026): 5% GST
Northwest Territories sales tax is 5% (5% federal GST only; no provincial sales tax). Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Northwest Territories sales tax calculator
How sales tax works in Northwest Territories
The Northwest Territories have no territorial sales tax; only 5% GST applies.
To calculate it, multiply the pre-tax price by 5% (0.05000). A $40 purchase carries $2.00 tax, for $42.00 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.05000.
Northwest Territories sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Total tax | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $10.50 |
| $25.00 | $1.25 | $26.25 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $52.50 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $105.00 |
| $250.00 | $12.50 | $262.50 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $525.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $1,050.00 |
Northwest Territories vs other provinces
| Province / territory | Total rate | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | 5% | $5.00 |
| British Columbia | 12% | $12.00 |
| Manitoba | 12% | $12.00 |
| New Brunswick | 15% | $15.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 15% | $15.00 |
| Northwest Territories | 5% | $5.00 |
| Nova Scotia | 14% | $14.00 |
| Nunavut | 5% | $5.00 |
| Ontario | 13% | $13.00 |
| Prince Edward Island | 15% | $15.00 |
| Quebec | 14.975% | $14.98 |
| Saskatchewan | 11% | $11.00 |
| Yukon | 5% | $5.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax in Northwest Territories?
The Northwest Territories have no territorial sales tax; only 5% GST applies.
How much tax is added to $100 in Northwest Territories?
$5.00 GST, total $105.00.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in Northwest Territories?
Divide the tax-included price by 1.05000. For example, $113.00 ÷ 1.05000 = $107.62 before tax.
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency, GST/HST rates by province.
- Provincial finance ministries (BC PST, Saskatchewan PST, Manitoba RST, Revenu Québec QST).
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.