Add or remove GST at Canada's standard rate of 5%. Pre-set to CAD — switch modes to work forwards from a net price or backwards from a GST-inclusive total.
C$250.00 × 1.05 = C$262.50
Adding 5% GST to a winter jacket priced at C$250.00 (net) gives C$262.50 gross — that's C$12.50 of GST.
C$70.00 ÷ 1.05 = C$66.67
Removing 5% GST from a poutine dinner marked C$70.00 (gross) leaves C$66.67 net — the GST portion is C$3.33.
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 5% standard | Most goods and services |
| 0% | Zero-rated basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices (provinces add PST/HST on top) |
Businesses in Canada generally must register for GST once taxable turnover reaches C$30,000 revenue (small-supplier limit). GST registration and returns are administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The standard GST rate in Canada is 5%. Reduced rates of 0% apply to items such as zero-rated basic groceries, prescription drugs, medical devices (provinces add pst/hst on top). (Rates as of 2026-07-13.)
Divide the GST-inclusive price by 1.05 (that is, 1 + 5%). Removing 5% GST from a poutine dinner marked C$70.00 (gross) leaves C$66.67 net — the GST portion is C$3.33.
Multiply the net price by 1.05. Adding 5% GST to a winter jacket priced at C$250.00 (net) gives C$262.50 gross — that's C$12.50 of GST.
You must register for GST in Canada once your taxable turnover reaches C$30,000 revenue (small-supplier limit). Registration is handled by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Rates and thresholds shown as of 2026-07-13. Tax rules change — confirm current figures with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) before relying on them.