Sales Tax Calculator, Ontario
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Ontario charges a combined 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), combining the federal GST (5%) and provincial sales tax (8%) into a single rate collected by the CRA.
Ontario HST applies to most goods and services. Basic groceries, prescription drugs, and most financial services are exempt.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Ontario
What is the Ontario sales tax rate?↓
Ontario charges 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax), which combines the 5% federal GST and 8% Ontario provincial portion. HST applies to most goods and services purchased in Ontario. Businesses registered for HST charge it on sales and can claim input tax credits to recover HST paid on business purchases.
What is exempt from HST in Ontario?↓
Ontario HST exemptions include: basic groceries (unprepared food), prescription drugs, most medical devices, child care services, most financial services, and residential rent. Prepared food under $4 is also zero-rated. Long-term residential accommodation and educational services are generally exempt.
Do I need to register for HST in Ontario?↓
You must register for HST once your annual worldwide taxable revenues exceed $30,000 in four consecutive calendar quarters. Small suppliers below this threshold are not required to register but may choose to voluntarily register to claim input tax credits on business purchases.
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