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British Columbia GST & PST Calculator 2026

Sales tax calculator, GST and PST 2026

Use this British Columbia GST and PST calculator to estimate tax totals quickly for invoices, service pricing, and customer-ready quotes.

This British Columbia sales tax calculator helps businesses calculate GST and PST on taxable sales, or reverse-calculate tax from a tax-included amount when the final price is already set.

Tax Calculator

British Columbia Sales Tax Calculator

Enter a before-tax or tax-included amount to calculate GST and PST instantly.

CAD

GST

5%

PST

7%

Combined

12%

Breakdown

Subtotal
$100.00
GST (5%)
$5.00
PST (7%)
$7.00
Total tax
$12.00
Final total
$112.00

How British Columbia sales tax works

  • British Columbia generally applies GST at 5% and PST at 7% on many taxable goods and services.
  • Forward calculation adds both GST and PST to your before-tax subtotal to produce a final total.
  • Reverse calculation helps split a tax-included total into pre-tax amount, GST, and PST components.
  • Invoices should show each tax line clearly so customers can understand the full pricing breakdown.
  • Taxability can vary by product type and service category, so classification matters for compliance.

British Columbia rebates and exemptions

  • Some goods and services may be zero-rated for GST or exempt under specific federal or provincial rules.
  • Certain transactions can be exempt from PST, while still requiring GST treatment depending on supply type.
  • Resale, production inputs, and sector-specific purchases may have special PST treatment when conditions are met.
  • Because exemptions and documentation requirements vary, confirm unusual transactions with official BC and CRA guidance.

Filing and invoicing notes for British Columbia

Businesses that register for GST and PST should track each tax separately in invoicing and bookkeeping records.
Store subtotal, GST amount, PST amount, and final total for each invoice to support remittance and audits.
If you issue quotes first, keep your GST/PST logic consistent when converting approved quotes into invoices.
For mixed supplies or non-standard transactions, verify final treatment with current tax authority rules before filing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the British Columbia sales tax rate in 2026?

For most taxable supplies in BC, GST is 5% and PST is 7%, for a combined rate of 12% when both apply.

How do I calculate GST and PST in British Columbia?

Multiply the taxable subtotal by 5% for GST and 7% for PST, then add both amounts to get the final total.

Can I reverse-calculate BC tax from a tax-included total?

Yes. A tax-included calculator can estimate the before-tax base and split out GST and PST from the final amount.

Do I always charge both GST and PST in BC?

Not always. Some supplies may be exempt or zero-rated, and certain transactions may have different GST/PST treatment.

Why use a BC GST PST calculator for invoicing?

It improves quote accuracy, speeds up invoice preparation, and gives clients a clear two-tax breakdown before payment.

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