Ontario sales tax rate in 2026
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| HST | 13% |
Ontario's HST combines the 5% federal GST and an 8% provincial portion. Some items, such as children's clothing, printed books and diapers, qualify for a point-of-sale rebate of the provincial portion, so only 5% is charged on them.
How to calculate sales tax in Ontario
HST = amount × 13%
Total = amount × 1.13
Total = amount × 1.13
Example: a $100.00 purchase in Ontario costs $113.00 with tax (HST: $13.00). Going the other way, $100.00 including tax is $88.50 before tax.
Ontario sales tax table
| Before tax | HST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.13 | $1.13 |
| $5.00 | $0.65 | $5.65 |
| $10.00 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| $20.00 | $2.60 | $22.60 |
| $25.00 | $3.25 | $28.25 |
| $50.00 | $6.50 | $56.50 |
| $75.00 | $9.75 | $84.75 |
| $100.00 | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| $150.00 | $19.50 | $169.50 |
| $200.00 | $26.00 | $226.00 |
| $250.00 | $32.50 | $282.50 |
| $500.00 | $65.00 | $565.00 |
| $750.00 | $97.50 | $847.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $130.00 | $1,130.00 |
| $2,000.00 | $260.00 | $2,260.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $650.00 | $5,650.00 |
Removing sales tax in Ontario
To find the pre-tax price, divide the total by 1.13.
| Tax included | Before tax | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.85 | $1.15 |
| $20.00 | $17.70 | $2.30 |
| $50.00 | $44.25 | $5.75 |
| $100.00 | $88.50 | $11.51 |
| $200.00 | $176.99 | $23.01 |
| $500.00 | $442.48 | $57.52 |
| $1,000.00 | $884.96 | $115.04 |
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