Northwest Territories Sales Tax Calculator: 5% GST
This sales tax calculator is preset for the Northwest Territories: enter an amount and the GST breakdown appears line by line, like on a receipt. 2026 rate: 5% in total.
Northwest Territories Sales Tax Calculator
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2026 rate · Northwest Territories · combined tax of 5%.
Sales Tax Rate in the Northwest Territories in 2026
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| GST (federal) | 5% |
| Territorial sales tax | none |
| Total rate | 5% |
The Northwest Territories don't collect a general territorial sales tax: only the federal 5% GST appears on the receipt, in Yellowknife as in other communities.
Along with Yukon, Nunavut and Alberta, it's the lowest rate in Canada. On a $1,000.00 purchase, the tax is $50.00, versus $130.00 in Ontario and $149.75 in Quebec.
Worked Example: $150.00 in the Northwest Territories
Tax = price before tax × 5%
Total = price before tax × 1.05
Example: $150.00 before tax in the Northwest Territories
The math: $150.00 × 5% = $7.50 of GST. Each tax is rounded to the cent, then added to the price, for a total of $157.50.
The Other Way: Finding the Price Before Tax
If the displayed price already includes tax, divide it by 1.05: $157.50 ÷ 1.05 = $150.00. Subtracting 5% from the total would give $149.63, too low a result: the percentage applies to the price before tax, not the total.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sales Tax in the Northwest Territories
What is the sales tax rate in the Northwest Territories in 2026?
Only the federal 5% GST applies in the Northwest Territories: there's no general territorial sales tax. On $100.00, the tax is $5.00, for a total of $105.00.
How do I calculate sales tax in the Northwest Territories?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.05 to get the tax-included total, or by 5% to get the tax alone. On $150.00, the tax is $7.50 and the total is $157.50.
How do I remove sales tax from a price in the Northwest Territories?
Divide the tax-included amount by 1.05, instead of subtracting 5%. A $157.50 total gives back $157.50 ÷ 1.05 = $150.00 before tax. The CalculatriceTaxes.ca reverse calculator applies this formula automatically.
Is there a territorial sales tax in the Northwest Territories?
No. No general territorial sales tax is collected in the Northwest Territories: only the federal 5% GST appears on the receipt. Goods delivered to the Northwest Territories from another province are also subject to GST only.
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%
- British Columbia 12%
- Manitoba 12%
- Saskatchewan 11%
- Alberta 5%
- Yukon 5%
- Nunavut 5%
Sources
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.