Ontario sales tax rate (2026)
Ontario charges 13% HST: 5% federal plus 8% provincial. On a $100 purchase that is $13.00, for a total of $113.00.
Ontario sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | 8% |
| Total sales tax | 13% |
| Collected by | Canada Revenue Agency (single HST return) |
Rates: Canada Revenue Agency and provincial finance ministries, in force January 1, 2026. The rate that applies is the one of the province where the goods are delivered or the service is supplied. Source
Sales tax on common prices in Ontario
| Price | HST (13%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| $39.99 | $5.20 | $45.19 |
| $100.00 | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| $500.00 | $65.00 | $565.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $130.00 | $1,130.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $3,250.00 | $28,250.00 |
Removing Ontario sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100.00 ÷ 1.13 = $88.50 before tax, so the tax was $11.50.
What's different in Ontario
Ontario's 13% HST is 5% federal plus 8% provincial. The provincial 8% is rebated at the till on books, children's clothing and footwear, children's car seats, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and prepared food and drinks of $4 or less, so you pay only 5% on those.
Ontario vs other provinces
| Province or territory | Tax | GST / federal | Provincial | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 5% | 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 5% | 9% | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 5% | 8% | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 5% | 7% | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 5% | 6% | 11% |
| Alberta | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
| Yukon | GST | 5% | — | 5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Ontario?
13% HST: 5% federal GST and 8% provincial, charged as one tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Ontario?
$13.00, for a total of $113.00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Ontario?
Divide the total by 1.13. For example, $100.00 ÷ 1.13 = $88.50, so the tax was $11.50.