New Brunswick (HST) Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate the sales tax on eligible goods and services in New Brunswick with this sales tax calculator. This calculator shows the total amount of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) that is charged in New Brunswick broken down by the federal and provincial portions.
Results shown are estimates as rounding may differ from the total by a couple of cents. New Brunswick charges 15% HST on most goods and services.
New Brunswick Sales Tax
New Brunswick utilizes a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of 15% on all applicable goods and services under the federal Excise Tax Act. This unified tax structure combines the national and local components into a single payment at checkout, which is the same framework adopted by several other Canadian provinces. While the federal component remains uniform across the country, the total rate varies depending on the provincial portion set by each local government.
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Federal GST | 5% |
| Provincial PST | 10% |
| Total HST Tax | 15% |
The current 15% rate has been in effect since July 1, 2016, when the provincial portion was increased to 10%. This puts New Brunswick at the highest sales tax bracket in Canada, tied for first alongside Newfoundland and Labrador and Prince Edward Island. Other HST-participating provinces are slightly lower, with Ontario charging 13% and Nova Scotia charging 14%.
New Brunswick HST Sales Tax Example
We can see how sales tax is applied in New Brunswick using an example on the purchase of a $600 phone.
For this calculation we will break down the provincial and federal portion of tax to show the total HST amount that will be required to be paid. Then we can add this amount to the sales price to arrive at the total payable amount.
- Federal GST (5%): $600 x 5% = $30.00
- Provincial tax (10%): $600 x 10% = $60.00
- Total Tax (15%): $30.00 + $60.00 = $90.00
If you were to purchase this $600 phone in New Brunswick it would have total HST of $90 comprised of $30 federal GST and provincial tax of $60. This would make the total purchase price $690 for the phone in New Brunswick.