Taxes
Canada — Tax: Sales Taxes (GST/HST)
Canada applies consumption taxes through federal and provincial systems. The federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency; some provinces use the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) system instead, which combines GST with a provincial component. The amount paid depends on location and the applicable goods or services, and rates differ between provinces.
Key facts
- The federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Some provinces use the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) system instead of separate GST and provincial sales tax.
- Rates differ between provinces, and not all goods and services are taxed equally.