Prince Edward Island sales tax rate (2026)
Quick answer
Prince Edward Island charges 15% HST: 5% federal plus 10% provincial. On a $100 purchase that is $15.00, for a total of $115.00.
Prince Edward Island sales tax at a glance
| Province or territory | Prince Edward Island |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial tax | 10% |
| Total sales tax | 15% |
| 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 Prince Edward Island
| Price | HST (15%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $11.50 |
| $39.99 | $6.00 | $45.99 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $115.00 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $575.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $1,150.00 |
| $25,000.00 | $3,750.00 | $28,750.00 |
Removing Prince Edward Island sales tax from a total
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $100.00 ÷ 1.15 = $86.96 before tax, so the tax was $13.04.
What's different in Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island replaced its PST with the HST in 2013 and raised the HST to 15% on October 1, 2016: 5% federal plus 10% provincial.
Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island?
15% HST: 5% federal GST and 10% provincial, charged as one tax.
How much tax is added to $100 in Prince Edward Island?
$15.00, for a total of $115.00.
How do I take sales tax out of a total in Prince Edward Island?
Divide the total by 1.15. For example, $100.00 ÷ 1.15 = $86.96, so the tax was $13.04.