British Columbia Sales Tax Calculator: 5% GST + 7% PST
This sales tax calculator is preset for British Columbia: enter an amount and the GST and PST breakdown appears line by line, like on a receipt. 2026 rate: 12% in total.
British Columbia Sales Tax Calculator
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2026 rate · British Columbia · combined tax of 12%.
Sales Tax Rate in British Columbia in 2026
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| GST (federal) | 5% |
| PST (provincial) | 7% |
| Combined rate | 12% |
British Columbia collects two separate taxes: the federal 5% GST, administered by the Canada Revenue Agency, and the 7% Provincial Sales Tax (PST), administered by the province's Ministry of Finance. B.C. left the HST and reinstated the PST on April 1, 2013.
The general 7% rate has exceptions: liquor is taxed at 10%, and passenger vehicles follow graduated rates based on price. The calculator applies the general rate. For a business, PST generally can't be recovered through input tax credits, unlike GST.
Worked Example: $80.00 in British Columbia
GST = price before tax × 5%
PST = price before tax × 7%
Total = price before tax + GST + PST
Example: $80.00 before tax in British Columbia
The math: $80.00 × 5% = $4.00 of GST; $80.00 × 7% = $5.60 of PST. Each tax is rounded to the cent, then added to the price, for a total of $89.60.
The Other Way: Finding the Price Before Tax
If the displayed price already includes tax, divide it by 1.12: $89.60 ÷ 1.12 = $80.00. Subtracting 12% from the total would give $78.85, too low a result: the percentage applies to the price before tax, not the total.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sales Tax in British Columbia
What is the sales tax rate in British Columbia in 2026?
The combined rate is 12% in British Columbia: the federal 5% GST plus the 7% PST, each calculated on the price before tax. On $100.00, that's $5.00 of GST, $7.00 of PST and a total of $112.00.
How do I calculate sales tax in British Columbia?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.12 to get the tax-included total, or by 12% to get the tax alone (calculating GST and PST separately, then adding them). On $80.00, the tax is $9.60 and the total is $89.60.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in British Columbia?
Divide the tax-included amount by 1.12, instead of subtracting 12%. A $89.60 total gives back $89.60 ÷ 1.12 = $80.00 before tax. The CalculatriceTaxes.ca reverse calculator applies this formula automatically.
Is PST calculated on top of GST?
No. GST and PST are each calculated on the price before tax, without compounding. On $100.00, that's $5.00 of GST and $7.00 of PST, not PST calculated on $105.00.
Can a business recover British Columbia's PST?
Generally, no. GST paid on business purchases is recoverable through input tax credits, but British Columbia's PST is a real cost to the business, except for specific exemptions set by the province.
To go further: the sales tax guide explains the four systems in use in Canada, and the FAQ answers the most common questions.
Calculators for Other Provinces and Territories
- Quebec 14.975%
- Ontario 13%
- Nova Scotia 14%
- New Brunswick 15%
- Prince Edward Island 15%
- Newfoundland and Labrador 15%
- Manitoba 12%
- Saskatchewan 11%
- Alberta 5%
- Yukon 5%
- Northwest Territories 5%
- Nunavut 5%
Sources
- Canada Revenue Agency · Charge and collect the GST/HST
- Government of British Columbia · B.C. provincial sales tax (PST)
Rate checked on September 28, 2026 against the sources above. The amounts shown are an estimate provided for informational purposes: some goods and services are zero-rated or exempt and don't follow the general rate. CalculatriceTaxes.ca is an independent site, not affiliated with the Canada Revenue Agency, Revenu Québec, or any provincial or territorial government.