HST calculator (Ontario, 13%)
| Price before HST | $1,000.00 |
|---|---|
| HST (13%) | $130.00 |
| Total with HST | $1,130.00 |
Do I have to register for HST?
Enter your taxable sales (including zero-rated sales, and those of any associated businesses) for each of the last four calendar quarters.
Enter your sales to see whether you’re still a small supplier.
How HST works for small businesses
HST in Ontario is 13%: 5% federal and 8% provincial. Once you are registered, you charge HST on taxable sales, claim back the HST you pay on business expenses as input tax credits, and send CRA the difference with each return.
Most businesses must register once their taxable sales pass $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or over four consecutive quarters. Below that, you are a small supplier and registration is optional. Some sales, such as most medical services, are exempt; others, such as basic groceries and exports, are zero-rated but still count toward the $30,000.
See our bookkeeping services, which include HST returns, or read our blog for more.
Common questions
What is the HST rate in Ontario?
13%: 5% federal GST and 8% Ontario. A few items have special treatment, such as the point-of-sale rebate on some items.
When do I have to register for HST?
When your taxable sales, including those of associated businesses, pass $30,000 in a single calendar quarter or over the last four consecutive calendar quarters.
How often do I file HST returns?
Monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on your sales and your election. Most small businesses file quarterly or annually.
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