GST calculator for Canada
Add GST to a net amount, strip it back out of a total, and price from cost to shelf — using Canada's own rates and currency.
GST in Canada, at a glance
These are the published figures the calculator starts from. Every one of them is editable, because the rate on your invoice is the rate that matters.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax name | GST |
| Standard rate | 5% |
| Other published rates | 15%, 13%, 0% |
| Currency | CAD |
| Registration threshold | CA$30,000 |
| Reported on the invoice as | GST / HST |
A worked GST example
Computed by the same code the calculator runs, so the figures here are exactly what the tool produces.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Before tax | CA$1,000.00 |
| GST 5% | CA$50.00 |
| Total including tax | CA$1,050.00 |
| GST | CA$50.00 |
| Tax recovered from the total | CA$50.00 |
Three steps
- Choose Canada, and the 5% standard rate and currency are applied.
- Enter your amount, and say whether it already includes GST.
- Read the split, or switch to the margin tab to price the item.
GST questions for Canada
What is the standard GST rate in Canada?
5%. Reduced and zero rates also apply to particular goods and services, and they are listed in the table above — pick one of the slabs, or type the rate your invoice uses.
How do I take GST back out of a total?
Divide by 1 plus the rate rather than multiplying by it. At 5%, a total divided by 1 plus 5% gives the amount before tax, and the difference is the tax. Choose "Remove tax" and this is done for you.
Do I have to register for GST?
Registration usually becomes compulsory above a turnover threshold, which is shown in the table above where one applies. Thresholds have conditions and exceptions, so confirm your position with Canada's tax authority or your accountant.