Ontario HST Calculator 2026
Ontario charges a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) on most taxable goods and services. It combines the 5% federal GST with an 8% provincial portion.
13% · rate verified October 9, 2026
Use the province where the item is delivered or the service is provided.
How HST works in Ontario
Ontario businesses charge a single 13% HST and remit it to the CRA. A $100 taxable purchase costs $113.00. Zero-rated items such as basic groceries and prescription drugs are taxed at 0%.
Items with only 5% tax in Ontario
Ontario rebates its 8% provincial portion at the point of sale on some items, so you only pay the 5% federal part. These include books, children's clothing and footwear, children's car seats and booster seats, diapers, feminine hygiene products, newspapers, and prepared food and beverages sold for $4.00 or less. If you're calculating tax on one of these, select a GST-only province or multiply by 1.05 instead.
Ontario taxes outside the HST
Ontario still applies a retail sales tax (RST) in two places: an 8% RST on certain insurance premiums, and RST on private sales of used vehicles (for example, buying a car from another individual rather than a dealer). Those are paid separately, not as HST.
Ontario tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.30 | $11.30 |
| $25.00 | $3.25 | $28.25 |
| $50.00 | $6.50 | $56.50 |
| $100.00 | $13.00 | $113.00 |
| $250.00 | $32.50 | $282.50 |
| $500.00 | $65.00 | $565.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $130.00 | $1,130.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $650.00 | $5,650.00 |
Removing tax from a Ontario price
To find the price before tax, divide the total by 1.13.
| Total paid | Before tax | Tax included |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $8.85 | $1.15 |
| $50.00 | $44.25 | $5.75 |
| $100.00 | $88.50 | $11.50 |
| $500.00 | $442.48 | $57.52 |
| $1,000.00 | $884.96 | $115.04 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the HST rate in Ontario?
13%: 5% federal plus 8% provincial.
How much is HST on $100 in Ontario?
$13.00, for a total of $113.00.
How do I remove 13% HST from a price?
Divide the total by 1.13. For example, $113.00 ÷ 1.13 = $100.00, so the HST was $13.00.
Is HST charged on restaurant meals in Ontario?
Yes, 13% HST applies to restaurant meals, except prepared food and drinks sold for $4.00 or less, which only carry the 5% federal portion.
Other provinces and territories
All rates and amounts on this page are taken from official government sources, including the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec and provincial and territorial finance ministries. Last verified October 9, 2026.