HST Calculator — Newfoundland and Labrador 15% HST Rate 2026
Newfoundland and Labrador HST is 15% on most goods and services. Enter an amount below to add HST, or switch to reverse mode to remove it from a total.
How much is HST in Newfoundland and Labrador? The Harmonized Sales Tax in Newfoundland and Labrador is 15% in 2026, made up of the 5% federal GST and a 10% provincial portion collected as one tax.
Results are estimates. Due to rounding, amounts can differ from final totals by a cent.
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Harmonized Sales Tax combines the 5% federal GST and a 10% provincial portion into one 15% tax. The rate has been 15% since July 1, 2016, when the provincial portion rose from 8% to 10%. Below is what businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador need to know about filing, Input Tax Credits, exemptions, and registration.
Newfoundland HST Filing Deadlines
How often you file depends on your annual taxable sales. Over $6 million: monthly. Between $1.5 million and $6 million: quarterly. Under $1.5 million: annually by default, with the option to file more often. Annual filers whose net tax for the previous year was more than $3,000 also pay quarterly instalments. Late filing adds a penalty of 1% of the balance owing plus 0.25% for each full month the return is late, for up to 12 months. See our GST/HST return guide for the steps.
Input Tax Credits for Newfoundland Businesses
As a GST/HST registrant you can recover the full 15% HST paid on business purchases, such as rent, equipment, software, professional fees, advertising, and the business share of vehicle costs. Claims are made on your HST return and reduce the tax you send in. Keep your receipts: for purchases of $100 or more they must show the supplier's GST/HST number. More on record keeping for Canadian taxes.
What Is Exempt or Zero-Rated
Some supplies carry no HST. Basic groceries, prescription drugs, and many medical devices are zero-rated (taxed at 0%). Most health, dental, childcare, and educational services are exempt, as are residential rent and most financial services. Exports of goods and services outside Canada are generally zero-rated. If one invoice mixes taxable and non-taxable items, show them separately so the tax is only charged where it applies. iBill's invoicing lets you mark items as tax-exempt.
Newfoundland and Labrador HST History
Newfoundland and Labrador has used a harmonized sales tax since April 1, 1997, together with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The current 15% rate took effect on July 1, 2016, when the provincial portion went from 8% to 10% (the total had been 13%). The federal 5% did not change. Today Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island all charge 15% HST, while Nova Scotia charges 14%.
Newfoundland HST Examples by Industry
St. John's software consultant: a $15,000 contract for a local client carries $2,250 HST (15%), for a total of $17,250.
Corner Brook trades business: a $3,200 repair invoice carries $480 HST. HST paid on parts, fuel, and equipment can be claimed back as Input Tax Credits.
Selling outside the province: HST follows the place of supply. A Newfoundland business serving an Ontario client remotely generally charges Ontario's 13% HST; goods shipped outside Canada are generally zero-rated.
Voluntary HST Registration in Newfoundland and Labrador
If your sales are under the $30,000 threshold you can still register. The main benefit is claiming Input Tax Credits on the 15% HST you pay, which helps when you are buying equipment or setting up. The trade-off: you must then charge HST on your taxable sales and file returns on time. Read how to register for GST/HST before deciding.
Newfoundland HST Examples
Common amounts at 15% HST — the same rate applies across St. John's, Mount Pearl, Corner Brook, Gander, Labrador City, and every other community in the province
| Amount | HST (15%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $115.00 |
| $250.00 | $37.50 | $287.50 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $575.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $1,150.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $750.00 | $5,750.00 |
Common Newfoundland HST Questions
How much is HST in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026?
HST in Newfoundland and Labrador is 15% in 2026: 5% federal GST plus a 10% provincial portion. The rate has been 15% since July 1, 2016, when the provincial portion rose from 8% to 10%. On $100 you pay $15.00 in HST for a total of $115.00.
How do I calculate HST backwards in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Price before tax = Total ÷ 1.15, then HST = Total − price before tax. Shortcut: the HST is about 0.1304 of the total (15/115). Example: $230.00 total → $200.00 before tax and $30.00 HST. Use the reverse mode above for exact results.
What is HST on $1,000 in Newfoundland and Labrador?
HST on $1,000 is $150.00, for a total of $1,150.00: $50.00 federal GST (5%) plus $100.00 provincial portion (10%). More amounts: $500 + $75.00 = $575.00; $5,000 + $750.00 = $5,750.00.
Is HST the same in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Yes. Newfoundland and Labrador is one province with one HST rate, 15%, so the same calculation applies in Labrador City or Happy Valley-Goose Bay as in St. John's.
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