Prince Edward Island · 2026 rates
HST Calculator PEI
Add or remove Prince Edward Island's 15% sales tax. Harmonized sales tax (HST).
Results update as you type.
Total With Tax
$115.00
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
Total Sales Tax (15%)
$15.00
Federal portion (GST 5%)
$5.00
Provincial portion (HST 10%)
$10.00
If $100.00 already includes tax, the price before tax is $86.96 and the tax is $13.04.
Sales Tax in Prince Edward Island (2026)
Prince Edward Island's HST is 15% (5% GST + 10% provincial). PEI moved to HST on April 1, 2013, and the rate rose from 14% to 15% on October 1, 2016.
- The 15% HST is one combined tax: 5% federal GST plus a 10% provincial portion.
- PEI shares the 15% rate with New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Basic groceries are zero-rated, so no HST applies to them.
Rates as of 2026. Sources: Canada Revenue Agency — GST/HST rates.
How to Calculate HST in Prince Edward Island
Adding tax: a $1,000 purchase in Prince Edward Island carries $50.00 GST and $100.00 HST, for $150.00 in tax and a total of $1,150.00 ($1,000 × 1.15).
Removing tax: a $250.00 receipt that includes tax works out to $250.00 ÷ 1.15 = $217.39 before tax, so the tax paid was $32.61. Don't just take 15% off the total: that gives $212.50 and understates the tax.
HST on Common Amounts in Prince Edward Island (15%)
"Before tax" is what a price that already includes tax works out to without it.
| Amount | Tax added | Total with tax | Before tax (if tax included) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.15 | $1.15 | $0.87 |
| $5.00 | $0.75 | $5.75 | $4.35 |
| $10.00 | $1.50 | $11.50 | $8.70 |
| $20.00 | $3.00 | $23.00 | $17.39 |
| $25.00 | $3.75 | $28.75 | $21.74 |
| $50.00 | $7.50 | $57.50 | $43.48 |
| $100.00 | $15.00 | $115.00 | $86.96 |
| $200.00 | $30.00 | $230.00 | $173.91 |
| $250.00 | $37.50 | $287.50 | $217.39 |
| $500.00 | $75.00 | $575.00 | $434.78 |
| $1,000.00 | $150.00 | $1,150.00 | $869.57 |
| $2,000.00 | $300.00 | $2,300.00 | $1,739.13 |
| $5,000.00 | $750.00 | $5,750.00 | $4,347.83 |
| $10,000.00 | $1,500.00 | $11,500.00 | $8,695.65 |
Prince Edward Island Sales Tax Compared
Total you pay on the same purchase in nearby provinces.
| Province | Tax | Rate | $100 costs | $1,000 costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% | $115.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 14% | $114.00 | $1,140.00 |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% | $115.00 | $1,150.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | HST | 15% | $115.00 | $1,150.00 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the HST in PEI?
15%: 5% GST plus 10% provincial. A $100 purchase costs $115.
When did PEI switch to HST?
On April 1, 2013, at 14%. It rose to 15% on October 1, 2016.
How do I remove HST from a total in Prince Edward Island?
Divide the tax-included total by 1.15. For example, $115.00 ÷ 1.15 = $100.00 before tax. Choose "Remove tax" in the calculator to do it automatically.
Do businesses have to charge GST/HST?
A business must register for GST/HST once its taxable sales pass $30,000 over four consecutive calendar quarters (the CRA small-supplier threshold). Below that, registration is optional.
Is there sales tax on groceries?
Basic groceries such as milk, bread, fresh produce and meat are zero-rated for GST/HST across Canada. Snacks, soft drinks, restaurant meals and prepared food are taxable.
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