Sales tax Canada · Rates as of 1 November 2026
Ontario Sales Tax (2026): 13% HST
Ontario sales tax is 13% (HST: 5% federal + 8% provincial). Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Ontario sales tax calculator
How sales tax works in Ontario
Ontario charges 13% HST (5% federal plus 8% provincial). Point-of-sale rebates remove the 8% provincial part on items such as children's clothing, diapers, books and prepared food under $4.
To calculate it, multiply the pre-tax price by 13% (0.13000). A $40 purchase carries $5.20 tax, for $45.20 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.13000.
Ontario sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Total tax | Total price |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| $25.00 | $3.25 | $28.25 |
| $50.00 | $6.50 | $56.50 |
| $100.00 | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| $250.00 | $32.50 | $282.50 |
| $500.00 | $65.00 | $565.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $130.00 | $1,130.00 |
Ontario 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 Ontario?
Ontario charges 13% HST (5% federal plus 8% provincial). Point-of-sale rebates remove the 8% provincial part on items such as children's clothing, diapers, books and prepared food under $4.
How much tax is added to $100 in Ontario?
$13.00 HST, total $113.00.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in Ontario?
Divide the tax-included price by 1.13000. For example, $113.00 ÷ 1.13000 = $100.00 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.