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Sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador (2026)

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Quick Answer

Sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador is 15% — a single blended HST of 15%. On a $100.00 purchase that adds $15.00. Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 2 of 13 in Canada, where rates run from 5% to 15%.

Combined rate in Newfoundland and Labrador

15%

HST (single blended tax)

15%

What 15% adds to a purchase

Price before tax Tax Total
$20.00 $3.00 $23.00
$100.00 $15.00 $115.00
$1,000.00 $150.00 $1,150.00
$5,000.00 $750.00 $5,750.00
$35,000.00 $5,250.00 $40,250.00

To work backwards from a tax-included price, divide by 1.15.

How Newfoundland and Labrador compares

Province / Territory Structure Combined
New Brunswick HST 15% 15%
Newfoundland and Labrador HST 15% 15%
Prince Edward Island HST 15% 15%
Quebec GST 5% + QST 9.975% 14.975%
Nova Scotia HST 14% 14%
Ontario HST 13% 13%
British Columbia GST 5% + PST 7% 12%
Manitoba GST 5% + RST 7% 12%
Saskatchewan GST 5% + PST 6% 11%
Alberta GST 5% only 5%
Northwest Territories GST 5% only 5%
Nunavut GST 5% only 5%
Yukon GST 5% only 5%

Which sales tax applies when you buy from another province?

For goods shipped to you, the rate of the province where the goods are delivered applies — so ordering online from an Alberta retailer to an address in Newfoundland and Labrador still means 15%. Buying in person while travelling means you pay the rate of the province you are standing in, with no rebate on the way home. Businesses registered for GST/HST claim the tax back as input tax credits; consumers cannot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador?

15% — a single blended HST of 15%. On a $100.00 purchase that is $15.00 of tax, for a total of $115.00.

Is there PST in Newfoundland and Labrador on top of HST?

No. Newfoundland and Labrador uses the Harmonized Sales Tax, which merges the 5% federal GST and the provincial portion into one 15% tax collected by the CRA. You see a single line on the receipt rather than two.

What is exempt from sales tax in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Basic groceries, prescription drugs, most medical devices and residential rent are zero-rated or exempt from GST/HST across Canada. Restaurant meals, alcohol, and prepared food are taxable. Used goods sold privately are usually free of GST/HST, though several provinces still levy tax on private used-vehicle sales.

Does Newfoundland and Labrador have high sales tax?

Newfoundland and Labrador ranks 2 of 13 at 15%. The highest in Canada is 15% (New Brunswick) and the lowest is 5% (Yukon, and the territories, which charge GST only).

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