British Columbia sales tax calculator
British Columbia charges 5% GST + 7% PST, a combined 12%. Add it to any price, or work backwards from a tax-included total.
| Province | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 14.975% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + RST | 12% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 11% |
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
Sales tax in British Columbia is 12% (5% GST + 7% PST). Multiply any price by 1.12000 to get the total.
British Columbia sales tax on common amounts
| Price before tax | Tax (12%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.20 | $11.20 |
| $50.00 | $6.00 | $56.00 |
| $100.00 | $12.00 | $112.00 |
| $500.00 | $60.00 | $560.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $120.00 | $1,120.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in British Columbia?
British Columbia charges 5% GST + 7% PST, for a combined rate of 12%. On a $100 purchase that means $12.00 in tax, for a total of $112.00.
Does British Columbia charge PST?
Yes. British Columbia charges a separate 7% PST on top of the 5% federal GST, for 12% combined.
How do I remove sales tax from a total in British Columbia?
Divide the total by 1.12000. For example, a $112.00 total works back to exactly $100.00 before tax.
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“British Columbia Sales Tax Calculator (12%).” VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/ca/tools/sales-tax-calculator/british-columbia, updated August 2026.
- CRA: GST/HST rates by province
- British Columbia provincial sales tax rate schedule