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Ontario HST in 2026: the 13% rate and why there is no PST
The HST rate in Ontario is 13%. It combines the 5% federal GST with an 8% provincial portion, so Ontario does not charge a separate PST on top. A $100 taxable purchase costs $113.
How much is HST in Ontario?
Ontario’s 13% HST applies to most goods and services supplied in the province. It is collected by the CRA as one tax.
| Part | Rate |
|---|---|
| Federal portion (GST) | 5% |
| Ontario portion | 8% |
| HST total | 13% |
Is there PST in Ontario?
Not as a separate sales tax on most purchases. Ontario harmonized its provincial tax with the GST, so the provincial share is already inside the 13% HST.
How to calculate Ontario HST
Multiply the taxable price by 0.13 to get the tax, or by 1.13 to get the total. To find the tax inside a total that already includes HST, divide the total by 1.13 and subtract the result from the total. For example, $226 including HST is $200 before tax plus $26 HST.
How Ontario compares
Ontario’s 13% is the lowest HST rate. Nova Scotia charges 14%, and New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island charge 15%. Quebec’s combined GST and QST is 14.975%.
Frequently asked questions
How much is HST in Ontario?
13%, made up of the 5% federal GST and an 8% provincial portion.
Does Ontario have PST?
Not separately on most purchases. The provincial portion is part of the 13% HST.
How do I calculate 13% HST?
Multiply the price before tax by 0.13 for the tax amount, or by 1.13 for the total.