Quebec sales tax calculator 2025: GST QST calculation
Calculating GST and QST in Quebec on any taxable amount is no longer to be complicated. Whether you need a reliable sales tax calculator for your business or want to quickly calculate amount after tax, having the accurate tax calculator make all the difference. Use this tax calculator for Quebec now!
Quebec Tax Calculator
Calculate GST, QST and total amount with taxes
Enter the pre-tax amount to automatically calculate GST (5%), QST (9.975%) and the total price including taxes.
Tax Breakdown
Sales Taxes in Quebec
Quebec is a Canadian province that collects both provincial and federal sales taxes separately. The province’s sales tax is known as QST (Quebec Sales Tax) and currently stands at 9.975%. When QST was introduced in 1994, it started at 6.5% but has increased over time, reaching its present rate of 9.975% in 2013. The federal tax which is known as GST (Goods and Services Tax) is set at 5% all over Canada. It is federal value-added tax on most services, sales, goods, and other items imported into or consumed in Canada.
Here is the list of all provinces in Canada where GST and PST are applied, along with their rates:
| Canadian Province | Tax Type (HST, GST, PST) | Provincial Rate | Federal Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia (BC) | GST+PST | 7% | 5% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST+PST | 7% | 5% | 12% |
| Quebec | GST + QST | 9.975% | 5% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST | 6% | 5% | 11% |
How to use Quebec Sales Tax Calculator?
What is GST and how it is calculated?
The GST is a federal value-added tax administered by the Government of Canada. It applies to the sale of most goods and services. In Quebec, the GST rate has remained unchanged since January 1, 2008, at 5%.
The general formula for calculating GST in Quebec is:
GST Amount = Price before taxes ✕ (GST rate ÷ 100)
For example, if you purchase a taxable product for $200:
GST Amount = $200 ✕ (5 ÷ 100)
GST Amount = $10
What is QST and how it is calculated?
The QST is a provincial value-added tax that applies to the sale of goods and services in Quebec. It is implemented in four Canadian provinces: British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The Quebec sales tax (QST) rate is 9.975% and is calculated on the sale price before the addition of the GST. The QST is administered and collected by Revenu Québec . The QST rate has also remained unchanged since 2013.
The general formula for calculating QST is as follows:
QST amount = Price before taxes ✕ (QST rate ÷ 100)
For example, if you purchase a taxable product for $100:
QST amount = $100✕ (9.975 ÷ 100)
QST amount = $9.975
The GST and QST are the federal and provincial sales taxes in Quebec, set at 5% and 9.975% respectively, and are collected together on the majority of purchases made in the province.
Therefore, the amount after tax will be equl to:
Amount after tax = GST + QST + amount before tax
GST and QST: Tax-free and exempt goods and services in Quebec
Tax-free products and services (zero rate)
Tax-free goods and services are technically subject to taxes, but the rate applied is 0%.
- Basic groceries (e.g. milk, bread, vegetables)
- Certain prescribed medications and medical devices
- Goods used in agriculture and fishing
- Feminine hygiene products
- Breastfeeding items (QST only)
- Diapers and training pants for children (QST only)
- Goods or services exported outside Canada (or Quebec for QST)
- Certain passenger or goods transport services
- Printed books with an ISBN (QST only)
Exempt (non-taxable) products and services
These goods and services are entirely outside the scope of taxes. No GST or QST applies.
- Sale of most used residential properties
- Long-term residential leases (one month or more)
- Most health, education, childcare and legal aid services
- Certain services provided by public bodies
- Most financial services
- Most supplies made by charities (with some exceptions)