Quebec Sales Tax Calculator

Quebec Sales Tax Formula:

\[ \text{Sales Tax} = \text{GST} + \text{QST} \] \[ \text{GST} = \text{Amount} \times 0.05 \] \[ \text{QST} = (\text{Amount} + \text{GST}) \times 0.0975 \]

GST (5%):

QST (9.975%):

Total Sales Tax:

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1. What is Quebec Sales Tax?

Quebec has a combined sales tax system consisting of the federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the provincial Quebec Sales Tax (QST). The current GST rate is 5% and QST rate is 9.975%.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formulas:

\[ \text{GST} = \text{Amount} \times 0.05 \] \[ \text{QST} = (\text{Amount} + \text{GST}) \times 0.0975 \] \[ \text{Total Tax} = \text{GST} + \text{QST} \]

Explanation: QST is calculated on the amount after GST has been added, making it a tax on tax system.

3. Importance of Sales Tax Calculation

Details: Accurate sales tax calculation is essential for businesses to properly charge customers and for individuals to understand the true cost of purchases in Quebec.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the pre-tax amount in Canadian dollars. The calculator will compute GST, QST, total tax, and final amount including all taxes.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is QST calculated after GST?
A: Quebec's tax system applies QST on the amount including GST, making it a compound tax system.

Q2: Are all items subject to both GST and QST?
A: Most goods and services are subject to both, but there are exceptions like basic groceries (GST only) and certain financial services (exempt from both).

Q3: What is the combined tax rate in Quebec?
A: The effective combined rate is approximately 14.975% due to the compounding effect.

Q4: Do visitors pay both taxes?
A: Yes, all consumers in Quebec pay both taxes unless specific exemptions apply.

Q5: Can businesses recover these taxes?
A: Registered businesses can typically claim input tax credits for both GST and QST paid on business expenses.