GST/HST rates
| Beginning January 1, 1991, and ending March 31, 1997 | Beginning April 1, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Nova Scotia | n/a | 15% |
| New Brunswick | n/a | 13% |
| Ontario | n/a | 13% |
| British Columbia | n/a | n/a |
What was GST rate in 2012?
5%
2012 Sales Tax Rates in Canadian Provinces and Territories
| Prov/ Terr | 2012 Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| AB | 5% GST | n/a |
| SK | 5% GST | 5% |
| MB | 5% GST | 7% |
| ON | 13% HST | n/a(4) |
When did GST become 5%?
January 1, 2008
On July 1, 2006, the Government of Canada reduced the tax by 1 percentage point (to 6%), as promised by the Conservative Party in the 2006 election campaign. They again lowered it to 5%, effective January 1, 2008.
What was the GST rate in 2014?
2014 Sales Tax Rates in Canadian Provinces and Territories
| Prov/ Terr | 2014 Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| BC | 5% GST | 7% |
| AB | 5% GST | n/a |
| SK | 5% GST | 5% |
| MB | 5% GST | 8% |
What was the GST rate in 2013?
2013 Sales Tax Rates in Canadian Provinces and Territories
| Prov/ Terr | 2013 Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| BC | 12% HST / 5% GST | n/a / 7%(3) |
| AB | 5% GST | n/a |
| SK | 5% GST | 5% |
| MB | 5% GST | 7% / 8%(6) |
How much was GST in 2008?
Effective January 1, 2008, the rate of the GST and the federal component of the HST will be reduced from 6% to 5%. The provincial component of the HST will remain at 8%. This means that the rate of HST will be reduced from 14% to 13%.
What was sales tax in 2008?
Every province except Alberta has implemented either a provincial sales tax or the Harmonized Sales Tax. The federal GST rate is 5 percent, effective January 1, 2008….Provincial sales taxes.
| Province | Alberta |
|---|---|
| Type | GST |
| Prov. rate (%) | 0 |
| Total Tax Rate (%) | 5 |
| Notes | There is a 4% tax on lodging and 4% tax on hotel room fees. |
How much is GST in Canada?
Canadian Federal GST is charged at 5%. This is combined in most Provinces with the local PST, which are set between 5% and 9%, to create a Harmonised Sales Tax (HST) rate.
What is the GST rate?
The current rates are: 5% (GST) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. 13% (HST) in Ontario. 15% (HST) in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.
What are the GST dates for 2021?
GST/HST Payment Dates for 2021 January 5, 2021. April 1, 2021. July 5, 2021. October 5, 2021.
What was the GST rate in 2010?
2010 Sales Tax Rates in Canadian Provinces and Territories
| Prov/ Terr | 2010 Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| AB | 5% GST | n/a |
| SK | 5% GST | 5%(4) |
| MB | 5% GST | 7% |
| ON | 5% GST / 13% HST(5) | 8%(5) / n/a |
What was the GST rate in 2011?
8.5%
(1) The sales tax is applied to the total of the selling price plus the GST. The 8.5% QST rate is effective January 1, 2011….2011 Sales Tax Rates in Canadian Provinces and Territories.
| Prov/ Terr | ON |
|---|---|
| 2011 Rate | 13% HST |
| n/a(4) | |
| Provincial Web Sites | Ontario Retail Sales Tax TaxTips.ca Ontario HST Ontario HST |
What is the sales tax rate in Canada 2013?
Canadian Sales Tax Rates Chart. As at March 1, 2013. Province/Territory. [1] British Columbia will reinstate provincial sales tax on April 1, 2013 at a rate of 7%. [2] On April 1, 2013, the GST/HST rate will decrease to 5% because British Columbia is de-harmonizing. [3] Quebec harmonized with GST on January 1, 2013.
What was the GST rate in BC in 2013?
As at March 1, 2013. Province/Territory. [1] British Columbia will reinstate provincial sales tax on April 1, 2013 at a rate of 7%. [2] On April 1, 2013, the GST/HST rate will decrease to 5% because British Columbia is de-harmonizing. [3] Quebec harmonized with GST on January 1, 2013.
What is the difference between GST and HST in Canada?
GST HST Rates in Canada. GST is the goods and services tax. It has been in effect in Canada since January 1, 1991. Alberta and the three territories utilize GST rates as their only sales tax rate. Quebec administers their GST sales tax while the CRA administers the GST and HST for the rest of Canada. HST is the harmonized sales tax.
What is the new QST rate for 2013?
Effective January 1, 2013, the QST rate will be 9.975%, but will no longer be charged on GST. This results in no change to the total tax. (2) The sales tax in PE is applied to the total of the selling price plus the GST, until March 31, 2013.
