Sales tax Canada · Rates as of 1 November 2026
Quebec Sales Tax (2026): 14.975% GST + QST
Quebec sales tax is 14.975% (5% GST + 9.975% QST). Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Quebec sales tax calculator
How sales tax works in Quebec
Quebec charges 9.975% QST alongside the 5% GST. Since 2013 QST is calculated on the price before GST, so the total is exactly 14.975%.
To calculate it, multiply the pre-tax price by 14.975% (0.14975). A $40 purchase carries $5.99 tax, for $45.99 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.14975.
Quebec sales tax on common amounts
| Price | GST 5% | QST 9.975% | Total tax | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.50 | $11.50 |
| $25.00 | $1.25 | $2.49 | $3.74 | $28.74 |
| $50.00 | $2.50 | $4.99 | $7.49 | $57.49 |
| $100.00 | $5.00 | $9.98 | $14.98 | $114.98 |
| $250.00 | $12.50 | $24.94 | $37.44 | $287.44 |
| $500.00 | $25.00 | $49.88 | $74.88 | $574.88 |
| $1,000.00 | $50.00 | $99.75 | $149.75 | $1,149.75 |
Quebec 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 Quebec?
Quebec charges 9.975% QST alongside the 5% GST. Since 2013 QST is calculated on the price before GST, so the total is exactly 14.975%.
How much tax is added to $100 in Quebec?
GST $5.00 + QST $9.98 = $14.98 tax, total $114.98.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in Quebec?
Divide the tax-included price by 1.14975. For example, $113.00 ÷ 1.14975 = $98.28 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.